Z-2173-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley — San Jose, CA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 29, 2015
Initiation Date
May 28, 2015
Termination Date
January 19, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
16,710 total affected devices

Product Description

Tool, StripperW/BLD, 10S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding to the Endostat or SureFlex Fiber core diameter size.

Reason for Recall

validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of: Argentina France Morocco, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Greece, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Guatemala, Norway, Switzerland, Bolivia, India, Panama, Thailand, Brazil, Ireland, Peru, Turkey, Canada, Israel, Poland, United Kingdom, Chile, Italy, Portugal, United States, Colombia, Korea, Qatar, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Romania, Finland, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

Code Information

Model 80-10001-002; All product manufactured from April 8, 2012 to April 8, 2015