Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip — Class II medical device recall Z-0159-2013
Terminated recall by Progressive Medical Inc, reported 2012-11-07, distributed nationwide. The tip of the product could come loose or unravel.
| Recall number | Z-0159-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Progressive Medical Inc, Saint Louis, MO, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2011-10-28 |
| Classified | 2012-10-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-11-07 |
| Terminated | 2012-10-26 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 124 boxes |
| Lot numbers | 1104-01 |
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. Product Usage: 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.
Reason for recall
The tip of the product could come loose or unravel.
Machine access
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