| Date Initiated by Firm | November 16, 2023 |
| Date Posted | January 17, 2024 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0737-2024 |
| Recall Event ID |
93610 |
| Product Classification |
Scissors, general, surgical - Product Code LRW
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| Product | V. Mueller Universal Bandage Scissors Black Plastic Handles Heavy-Duty, Autoclavable, Overall Length 7 (18 cm)- Intended to cut through tape and bandages
Model: SU2014-001 |
| Code Information |
UDI-DI: 10885403065866
Lot Numbers: L22XRD, C23XRD, E23XRD, and F23XRD. |
| FEI Number |
1527821
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Steris Corporation 5960 Heisley Rd Mentor OH 44060-1834
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| For Additional Information Contact | SAME 440-392-7601 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Bandage Scissors handle cover component contains an incorrect color masterbatch resin carrier. This may allow a pink dye/residue to appear on the Bandage Scissors and/or sterilization pouches after processing. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Steris issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter to Distributors and Customers on November 16, 2023. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
Please ensure the following steps are completed:
1. Please immediately inspect your on-hand inventory for product affected by this recall.
2. Please complete the Medical Device Recall Response Form included with this letter and destroy any remaining product in your inventory. STERIS will coordinate credit issuance upon receipt of the completed Recall Response Form.
3. Return the completed Recall Response Form via email to: Regulatory_Compliance@STERIS.com or via fax to (440) 392-8963.
If you have any questions regarding this recall, please contact regulatory_Compliance@STERIS.com.
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| Quantity in Commerce | 4,214 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution.
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| 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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