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Class 2 Device Recall Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm c 40cm) |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
December 09, 2011 |
Date Posted |
November 09, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 14, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-0276-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
63445 |
Product Classification |
Dissector surgical General & Plastic Surgery - Product Code GDI
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Product |
Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm x 40cm), Reorder Number: PMILK40, Product Sterile in Unopened/Undamaged pouch, Cotton Tip - X-Ray Detectable, 1 Pc/Pouch, 10 Pouches/Box, 20 boxes/case. Exclusively Distributed in the U.S. Market by: Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO, Made in China.
The product is used for pushing tissue from the incision or wound during medical procedures. Per the IFU, the indications for use are for gynecological laparoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and other laparoscopic procedures.
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Code Information |
Lot 1108-01 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Progressive Medical Inc 11085 Gravois Industrial Ct Saint Louis MO 63128-2012
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For Additional Information Contact |
Dean Sullivan 314-961-5786
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Some of the sterile packages had broken seals.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Packaging |
Action |
Progressive Medical Inc contacted their customers via telephone on December 9, 2011, through December 15, 2011.
Customers were informed the reason for recall was explained and the customer was asked if any of the lot remained in their inventory. If inventory remained, the recalling firm sent them a return goods authorization number and informed them the product would be replaced.
For further questions please call (314) 961-5786. |
Quantity in Commerce |
70 boxes |
Distribution |
USA (nationwide) including the states of CO, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, NE, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. |
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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