Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps — Class II medical device recall Z-0465-2014
Terminated recall by Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc, reported 2013-12-18, distributed nationwide. KARL STORZ is recalling the Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps because the 33821WTD Wavy grasper was mislabeled
| Recall number | Z-0465-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc, Southbridge, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-11-06 |
| Classified | 2013-12-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-12-18 |
| Terminated | 2014-01-13 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 7 units |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| Model numbers | 33821DYD |
Product
Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps, Part No. 33821DYD In general the surgeons use 33821DYD Debakey forceps to grasp tissue.
Reason for recall
KARL STORZ is recalling the Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps because the 33821WTD Wavy grasper was mislabeled as 33821DYD Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps.
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