Date Initiated by Firm |
June 23, 2023 |
Date Posted |
August 09, 2023 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number |
Z-2364-2023 |
Recall Event ID |
92700 |
510(K)Number |
K150158
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Product Classification |
Hysteroscope (and accessories) - Product Code HIH
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Product |
UroLift Visual Obturator, 20Ch-The visual obturator is used with the UroLift¿ system. Instrument for insertion of a cystoscope shaft into the bladder. Model: UL-VO |
Code Information |
UDI-DI: 04250480106617
Lot Number: 141980 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Scholly Fiberoptic Gmbh Robert-Bosch-Str. 1-3 Denzlingen Germany
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
There is an improperly performed weld between the cone of the sheath lock and tube of the obturator; mechanical load capacity is impaired, and fracture of the welded joint may occur. Contamination can
occur in this capillary gap, which is not covered by the reprocessing validations performed.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
SCHOLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBH initiated Recall Plan Letter to Users, Importers and Distributors . The US Distributor- Teleflex (parent company of NeoTract) notified on June 23, 2023 to forward the notification letter to their customers.
Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
Review this Field Safety Notice in its entirety and ensure that all users of the above-mentioned product in your organization and other concerned persons are informed about this Field Safety Notice.
2. If you are a distributor, please forward this correction notification to your customers.
3. Identify, quarantine and return affected devices.
4. Do not use affected devices anymore.
5. Exchange devices from the above-mentioned batches, which are currently in use.
6. Confirm receipt of this information by filling in the attached reply form and returning it to the indicated e-mail address. E-Mail: vigilance@schoelly.de
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Quantity in Commerce |
98 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide
Foreign:
Japan, South Korea |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = HIH and Original Applicant = Schoelly Fiberoptic GmbH
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