Surgical punch — Class II medical device recall Z-0813-2018
Terminated recall by Alto Development Corp, reported 2018-03-07. Surgical punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transport
| Recall number | Z-0813-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Alto Development Corp, Wall Township, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-10-23 |
| Classified | 2018-03-01 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-03-07 |
| Terminated | 2019-04-30 |
| Quantity | 411,486 units |
| Reason classes | sterility |
Product
Surgical punch; sealed pouches packed in punch shelf box Intended for use by trained surgeons to create circular cuts in soft tissue or openings in soft vessel walls during surgical procedures.
Reason for recall
Surgical punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transportation resulting in loss of sterility.
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