FDA Recall Terminated

Taut Intraducers 10/BX7.5 FR 3.5, Product Code PI-93. To provide an access port into the peritoneal cavity.

Recall: Z-0277-2016 · Initiated October 14, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0277-2016
Event Number
72418
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
GBW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
October 14, 2015
Terminated
December 11, 2017
Address
2917 Weck Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709-0186

Description

Taut Intraducers 10/BX7.5 FR 3.5, Product Code PI-93. To provide an access port into the peritoneal cavity.

Reason

The defective component can cause gas leakage through the device. This can result in loss of pneumoperitoneum, potentially necessitating removal of the defective device and insertion of another device.

Action

Recall letters were sent to customers and distributors. The letter requested that the accounts discontinue use and quarantine for return any product. The distributors were requested to conduct a sub-recall. The letters included a Recall Acknowledgement Form which was to be returned to Teleflex.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including the states of AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WI.

Quantity

2050 ea.