FDA Enforcement
Class II
Ongoing
UroLift Visual Obturator, 20Ch-The visual obturator is used with the UroLift¿ system. Instrument for insertion of a cystoscope shaft into the bladder. Model: UL-VO
Recall: Z-2364-2023
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Reported August 16, 2023
Enforcement
- Recall Number
- Z-2364-2023
- Event ID
- 92700
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Product Type
- Devices
- Firm
- Scholly Fiberoptic Gmbh
- Voluntary / Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial Notification
- Report Date
- August 16, 2023
- Initiation Date
- June 23, 2023
- Classification Date
- August 9, 2023
- Address
- Robert-Bosch-Str. 1-3, N/A, Denzlingen, N/A, N/A, Germany
Description
UroLift Visual Obturator, 20Ch-The visual obturator is used with the UroLift¿ system. Instrument for insertion of a cystoscope shaft into the bladder. Model: UL-VO
Reason
There is an improperly performed weld between the cone of the sheath lock and tube of the obturator; mechanical load capacity is impaired, and fracture of the welded joint may occur. Contamination can occur in this capillary gap, which is not covered by the reprocessing validations performed.
Code Info
UDI-DI: 04250480106617 Lot Number: 141980
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Japan, South Korea
Quantity
98 units