FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages.

Recall: Z-2897-2018 · Reported August 29, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2897-2018
Event ID
80583
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Richard Wolf GmbH
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
August 29, 2018
Initiation Date
July 24, 2017
Classification Date
August 22, 2018
Address
Pforzheimer Str. 32, Knittlingen, N/A, Germany

Description

Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages.

Reason

Punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.

Code Info

Product Number 89140.0105, Lot Number 4500197481

Distribution

Worldwide distribution to Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Romania, and Turkey.

Quantity

12 units