Z-2423-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by International Biophysics Corp. — Austin, TX

FDA device recall Z-2423-2015 was initiated by International Biophysics Corp. on August 7, 2015 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: It was discovered that the heat seal placed onto sterile pouches may not meet strength acceptance criteria. The recall status is terminated (terminated March 1, 2016). Affected quantity: 10,330 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
August 26, 2015
Initiation Date
August 7, 2015
Termination Date
March 1, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
10,330 units

Product Description

IBC Aortic Punch Catalog Numbers APM40, APL48A, APM44A, APL40A, APM40A, CVAPL36, CVAPL40, CVAPL44, CVAPL48, CVAPL52, APM28BM, APM36BM, APM40BM, APM44BM, APM48BM, APM40BK, APM48BK, APM36BK, APM44BK, APM28, APM36, APL44, APM40 Product Usage: The IBC Aortic Punch is a single-use, disposable surgical punch used to create an opening in the wall of the aorta to prepare a site for anastomosis.

Reason for Recall

It was discovered that the heat seal placed onto sterile pouches may not meet strength acceptance criteria.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - United States Nationwide and the countries of: Germany, Norway, Turkey, Chile, Pakistan, and Republic of South Africa

Code Information

042415-3488, 022515-3372, 02215-3374, 022515-3372, 022515-3371, 022515-3373, 022515-3382, 022515-3383, 022515-3384, 022515-3385, 022515-3386, 040615-3452, 040615-3453, 040615-3449, 040615-3450, 040615-3451, 040615-3448, 040615-3447, 050815-3510, 050815-3509, 050815-3511, 050815-3512, 052715-3602, 060315-3603, 031215-3412, 022515-3387, 022515-3388, 033015-3442, 042415-3488