-Scorpion Needle — Class II medical device recall Z-1627-2013
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-1627-2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 units |
| Reason classes | sterility, packaging |
| Lot numbers | 122279, 123190, 123263 |
| Model numbers | AR-1255-18, AR-13990N, AR-13991N |
Product
-Scorpion Needle, For Use With Scorpion Suture Passer, (Blue). Ref. AR-13990N Lot 123263 -SureFire Scorpion Needle (purple). Ref. AR-13991N Lot 123263 and 122279 -Suture Passing Wire. Ref. AR-1255-18 Lot 123190 Manual surgical instrument for general use.
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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