Date Initiated by Firm |
March 19, 2014 |
Date Posted |
May 02, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 07, 2014 |
Recall Number |
Z-1538-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
68093 |
Product Classification |
Instruments, surgical, cardiovascular - Product Code DWS
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Product |
Joseph Lamelas Atrial Lift System, Model Number MI-ALS-001. A single surgical instrument or tool for retraction of the atrial wall tissue in cardiac surgery. |
Code Information |
Lot numbers: 166934413 (expires 2016/12/10), and 166903414 (expires 2017/02/03). |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Biorep Technologies 3225 Nw 112th St Miami FL 33167-3310
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The support arm attached with an adhesive to the body of the blade is detaching while attempting to engage the visor component.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action |
Biorep Technologies sent a letter dated March 19, 2014, to its affected customer. It was advised to due to the high risk, according to our risk categories shown in Table 2, at this time, it is recommended that product be retrieved from its points of use.
Any further questions please call (305) 687-8074. |
Quantity in Commerce |
80 boxes (480 units) |
Distribution |
US Distribution to a distributor in MN. |
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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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