BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Applied Medical's Inzii 12/15mm Retrieval System. Applieds Inzii Tissue Retrieval Bag, Model Number CD004, is classified as a Class II device. It was cleared to market via 510(k) filing K060051. The retrieval bag is a disposable specimen retrieval bag intended for use as receptacle for the collection of tissue, organs, and calculi during laparoscopic procedures. Applieds CD004 has a shelf life of three years. It is provided sterile and packaged in a heat sealed Tyvek pouch.

    Recall: Z-0183-2014 · Initiated October 21, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0183-2014
    Event Number
    66610
    Firm
    Applied Medical Resources Corp 22872 Avenida Empresa # 3 Rancho Santa
    FEI Number
    2027111
    Product Code
    GCJ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Package design/selection
    Initiated
    October 21, 2013
    Posted
    January 24, 2014
    Terminated
    September 15, 2014
    Address
    Margarita, CA, 92688-2650

    Description

    Applied Medical's Inzii 12/15mm Retrieval System. Applieds Inzii Tissue Retrieval Bag, Model Number CD004, is classified as a Class II device. It was cleared to market via 510(k) filing K060051. The retrieval bag is a disposable specimen retrieval bag intended for use as receptacle for the collection of tissue, organs, and calculi during laparoscopic procedures. Applieds CD004 has a shelf life of three years. It is provided sterile and packaged in a heat sealed Tyvek pouch.

    Reason

    Applied Medical is conducting a voluntary recall of the Inzii 12/15mm retrieval system. During shipment, the retrieval system packaging has the potential to become punctured with small holes, which could compromise the sterile barrier. The likelihood of this situation to occur and result in patient harm is highly unlikely; however, out of an abundance of caution for patient safety and a commitmen

    Action

    Customer notifications of the recall began the week of 10/21/2013 via UPS overnight with letters requesting that all affected products be returned to Applied. The notification letter is dated October 21, 2013 and titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL". The notification was accompanied by a Recall Notification Confirmation Form. The letter informed customers of the recall by providing the product description with codes (Model and Lot Numbers). reason for the recall, actions to take and contact information.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    29,506 units