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Medical device recalls 2016

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 numberZ-0791-2016
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmRichard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., Vernon Hills, IL, United States
Recall initiated2015-11-25
Classified2016-02-09
Reported by FDA2016-02-17
Terminated2017-08-21
DistributedWA
Quantity2 units
Lot numbers4500166254

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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