Z-2744-2020 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-2744-2020 was initiated by Sutter Medizintechnik GmbH on June 23, 2020 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The label on the cardbox and the blister show the correct symbols for sterilization using irradiation and storage at 5 C to 40 C, the package insert (IFU) is labelled incorrectly. It shows the symbol … The recall status is terminated (terminated August 21, 2020). Affected quantity: 1337 units.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- August 12, 2020
- Initiation Date
- June 23, 2020
- Termination Date
- August 21, 2020
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 1337 units
Product Description
Sutter Swyng non-stick bipolar forceps - Product Usage: single-use re electrosurgical instruments. The bipolar for-ceps are provided with bayonet-style handle design with straight or angled tips and different total lengths. They are to be connected through an appropriate bipolar cable with the bipolar output of an electrosurgical generator. The electrodes are provided sterile and are single-use instruments.
Reason for Recall
The label on the cardbox and the blister show the correct symbols for sterilization using irradiation and storage at 5 C to 40 C, the package insert (IFU) is labelled incorrectly. It shows the symbol for sterilization using Ethylene Oxide with the description for sterilization using irradiation.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of MD, NJ, MI, NC, IN, CA, AL, WA, OK, MS, GA, FL, SC, TX, CO, MN, MO, KS.
Code Information
Models: 78 44 905 ST, 78 44 105 ST, 78 44 405 ST, 78 44 910 ST, 78 44 110 ST, 78 44 410 ST, 78 44 915 ST, 78 44 115 ST, 78 44 415 ST, 78 44 710 ST, 78 44 610 ST, 78 44 810 ST, 78 44 110 SL, 78 44 410 SL, 78 44 115 SL, 78 44 415 SL