-Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades — Class II medical device recall Z-1623-2013
Terminated recall by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc., reported 2013-07-10, distributed nationwide. The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point whe
| Recall number | Z-1623-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc., Redmond, OR, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-03 |
| Classified | 2013-07-01 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-07-10 |
| Terminated | 2013-07-11 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 56 units |
| Reason classes | sterility, packaging |
| Lot numbers | 122279, 122504, 122609, 122669, 123190 |
| Model numbers | 08-0003, 200060, 2055, 9971, R2056 |
Product
-Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades, (1) Triangle Blade, (1) Hook Blade. REF R2056 - LOT 122279 -Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Hook Blade. REF 2055 Lot 122669 -Linvatec CTS Relief Kit. REF 9971, lot 122504 -Biomet Indiana Tome Blade for Carpal Tunnel Release (White). REF 200060. Lot 122504 and Lot 123190. -KMI SafeGuard Knife, For SafeGuard Mini Carpal Tunnel Release System, (White). REF 08-0003. Lot # 122609 Surgical Knife
Reason for recall
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Machine access
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