Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: — Class II medical device recall Z-1945-2018
Terminated recall by Olsen Medical, reported 2018-06-06. Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.
| Recall number | Z-1945-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Olsen Medical, Louisville, KY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-05-11 |
| Classified | 2018-05-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-06-06 |
| Terminated | 2019-04-15 |
| Quantity | 4,110 devices |
| Reason classes | sterility, packaging |
| Model numbers | 20-2650K, 20-2920HK, 20-2920K, 20-2960HK |
Product
Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920HK, QTY 10 (c) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920K, QTY 10 (d) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips, REF 20-2960HK, QTY 10
Reason for recall
Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.
Machine access
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