Class 2 Device Recall Milex Gellhorn/Flexible ShortStem Pessary with & without kit

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 21, 2021
• Date Posted: February 26, 2021
• Recall Status: Terminated on January 03, 2024
• Recall Number: Z-1152-2021
• Recall Event ID: 87228
• 510(K)Number: K904774
• Product Classification: Pessary, vaginal - Product Code HHW
• Product: Milex Gellhorn Flexible under the following labels: 1) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXKPGSS2-1/4, 2-1/4" (57 mm) with Kit, 2) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXPGSS2-1/4, 2-1/4" (57 mm) without Kit, 3) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXPGSS2-3/4, 2-3/4" (70 mm)
• Code Information: Recall letter dated 1/21/2021: 1) With Kit: REF #: MXKPGSS2-1/4, Lot #: 276529- Exp Date June 10, 2025, 2) Without Kit: REF #: MXPGSS2-1/4, Lot #: 283083- Exp Date May 12, 2025; Lot 288491- Exp Date May 14, 2025; Lot # 288492- Exp Date May 29, 2025. Recall letter dated 9/8/2021 included one additional lot: 3) REF # MXPGSS2-3/4, Lot 276637- Exp Date February 12, 2026
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: CooperSurgical, Inc.; 95 Corporate Dr; Trumbull CT 06611-1350
• For Additional Information Contact: Customer Service; 203-601-9818
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The affected Milex Gellhorn pessaries were incorrectly manufactured with a long stem (2.170 ), instead of a short stem (1.670 or 1.960 nominal height) as required. The length discrepancy does not meet the released print dimensions.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process change control
• Action: On 01/21/2021, CooperSurgical issued Urgent Medical Device Recall notices to customers via certified mail. On 9/08/2021, CooperSurgical expanded the recall adding an additional lot and notified customers via courier service. Customers were advised to: - Discontinue use of and isolate all products subject to the recall. - Complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form, and return via email to recall@coopersurgical.com or fax to 203-601-9870. - Once the Acknowledgement Form is received, Cooper Surgical will arrange for Product replacement(s) and return of affected Product(s). The replacement Product(s) will be charged at the same price as the original order and your account will be credited back once the affected Product(s) are returned to CooperSurgical. If you do not have affected Product in inventory, please use the same Form to indicate that and return it to CooperSurgical. Customers with questions, please call 203-601-5200 ext. 3300.
• Quantity in Commerce: 109 units (Domestic: 60 units, Foreign: 49 units)
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AZ, CA, FL, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NY, PA, TN, TX, WA, & Puerto Rico. The countries of New Zealand, United Kingdom.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HHW