FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable Trocan). Sterile EO. Single Use Only. The disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator is a sterile, two-band, dual-incision instrument. The two-band applicator enables the physician to occlude both Fallopian tubes without removing the applicator from the abdominal cavity. The Falope-Ring Band and Applicator Kits are indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception).

Recall: Z-1196-2014 · Reported March 19, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1196-2014
Event ID
67578
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Gyrus Medical, Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
March 19, 2014
Initiation Date
February 19, 2014
Classification Date
March 13, 2014
Termination Date
April 14, 2015
Address
6655 Wedgwood Rd N Ste 160, N/A, Osseo, MN, 55311-3613, United States

Description

Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable Trocan). Sterile EO. Single Use Only. The disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator is a sterile, two-band, dual-incision instrument. The two-band applicator enables the physician to occlude both Fallopian tubes without removing the applicator from the abdominal cavity. The Falope-Ring Band and Applicator Kits are indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception).

Reason

Due to an anomaly in the packaging process for specific lots of Disposable Falope-Ring Band Kit, it is possible that a defective seal could be present that may allow a breach of the package's sterile barrier and may compromise the sterility of the product. The breach may or may not be easily seen.

Code Info

Lots: MK761655, MK764022, MK767655, MK526401

Distribution

US Distribution.

Quantity

856 units