FDA Recall Terminated

GMD UNIVERSAL URINARY INCONTINENCE SLING, Rx ONLY Product Code 1020-18. Intended for use in women as a suburethral sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence resulting from either urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.

Recall: Z-0268-2010 · Initiated June 18, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0268-2010
Event Number
52546
Firm
Generic Medical Devices
FEI Number
3006142121
Product Code
FTL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
June 18, 2009
Posted
November 16, 2009
Terminated
March 14, 2012
Address
5727 Baker Way NW, Suite 201, Gig Harbor, WA, 98332

Description

GMD UNIVERSAL URINARY INCONTINENCE SLING, Rx ONLY Product Code 1020-18. Intended for use in women as a suburethral sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence resulting from either urethral hypermobility and/or intrinsic sphincter deficiency.

Reason

Product that is approved only for use outside the U.S. was shipped to two customers in the U.S.

Action

On June 17, 2009 the recalling firm called the consignees and arranged for the unused product to be returned. On July 13, 2009 the firm sent a notification letter to the consignee that had implanted 1 of the devices.

Distribution

USA - NJ, and PA

Quantity

15 devices