FDA Enforcement Class I Terminated

Vycor Medical ViewSite Brain Access System 17mm/ 11mm / 5cm Device***STERILE*** Product Usage: The Vycor Viewsite Brain Access System (VBAS) has been designed to serve as a self-retaining retractor system for brain tissue. It is comprised of an introducer and a working channel port that are secured by a spring-loaded latch. Each device allows for the gentle retraction of tissue, visualization of the surgical site and for the smooth manipulation of introduced instruments. The range of device sizes (width and length) provides various working channel sizes.

Recall: Z-0673-2013 · Reported January 23, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0673-2013
Event ID
63319
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Vycor Medical, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Report Date
January 23, 2013
Initiation Date
August 21, 2012
Classification Date
January 16, 2013
Termination Date
May 13, 2013
Address
6401 Congress Ave Ste 140, N/A, Boca Raton, FL, 33487-2841, United States

Description

Vycor Medical ViewSite Brain Access System 17mm/ 11mm / 5cm Device***STERILE*** Product Usage: The Vycor Viewsite Brain Access System (VBAS) has been designed to serve as a self-retaining retractor system for brain tissue. It is comprised of an introducer and a working channel port that are secured by a spring-loaded latch. Each device allows for the gentle retraction of tissue, visualization of the surgical site and for the smooth manipulation of introduced instruments. The range of device sizes (width and length) provides various working channel sizes.

Reason

Vycor Medical recalled their VBAS (Vycor Viewsite Brain Access System) because an unidentified black fiber was found on the device.

Code Info

Model # TC171105 Lot # VM83450

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) in the states of TX, IL, NJ, FL, OH, PA and (International) in the country of Japan.

Quantity

3000 devices