Reuseable rotary blade/abrader — Class II medical device recall Z-0791-2016
Terminated recall by Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., reported 2016-02-17, distributed in WA. Weak weld in the reusable rotary blade/abrader (burr) may result in inner part breaks at the distal or proxima
| Recall number | Z-0791-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., Vernon Hills, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-11-25 |
| Classified | 2016-02-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-02-17 |
| Terminated | 2017-08-21 |
| Distributed | WA |
| Quantity | 2 units |
| Lot numbers | 4500166254 |
Product
Reuseable rotary blade/abrader, product number 899751514. The oval burr frontally hooded is an attachment or accessory to the air-powered device intended for use during surgical procedures to cut hard tissue or bone and soft tissue. General hospital and plastic surgery use.
Reason for recall
Weak weld in the reusable rotary blade/abrader (burr) may result in inner part breaks at the distal or proximal end making the product dysfunctional.
Machine access
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