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Medical device recalls 2012

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 numberZ-0159-2013
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmProgressive Medical Inc, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Recall initiated2011-10-28
Classified2012-10-26
Reported by FDA2012-11-07
Terminated2012-10-26
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity124 boxes
Lot numbers1104-01

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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