Date Initiated by Firm | March 11, 2014 |
Date Posted | March 25, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 15, 2017 |
Recall Number | Z-1289-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
67710 |
510(K)Number | K112456 |
Product Classification |
Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GCJ
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Product | 5/10/12 Weck Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port Standard Length (70mm),
Product Usage:
An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals. |
Code Information |
Product Code: 410944S, Lot Numbers: 01J1200460, 01K1200619, 01L1200515, and 01E1300137. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Teleflex Medical 2917 Weck Dr. Research Triangle Park NC 27709
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For Additional Information Contact | Michael T. Taggart 919-433-4940 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Complaints were received of leakage of insufflation gas through the device, which can cause difficulty or delay in the completion of laparoscopic surgical procedures. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action | Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 11, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to return all affected product to Teleflex Medical per the instructions provided in the letter. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. For questions contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990. |
Quantity in Commerce | 55,521 ea. in total |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including Puerto Rica and the countries of: Australia, Brazil, China, Canada, Malaysia, Korea, Ireland Singapore and Vietnam. |
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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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = GCJ
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