Z-2534-2020 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Dufner Instrumente GmbH — Tuttlingen

FDA device recall Z-2534-2020 was initiated by Dufner Instrumente GmbH on June 3, 2020 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury The recall status is terminated (terminated January 21, 2021). Affected quantity: 30 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 15, 2020
Initiation Date
June 3, 2020
Termination Date
January 21, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
30 units

Product Description

DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures Reference Number: 18044-23

Reason for Recall

Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury

Distribution Pattern

IL

Code Information

Lot Numbers: 8170368 and 8180673