BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Gyrus ACMI PKS Seal Open Forceps, model 915010PK, 9-3/4" Angled Jaw. Sterile EO. The device is intended to be used with the G400 electrosurgical generator. Gyrus ACMI, Inc., 136 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772-2104 USA.

    Recall: Z-0637-2010 · Initiated August 18, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0637-2010
    Event Number
    53890
    Firm
    Gyrus ACMI Corporation
    FEI Number
    3003790304
    Product Code
    GEI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Environmental control
    Initiated
    August 18, 2009
    Posted
    January 14, 2010
    Terminated
    March 6, 2012
    Address
    136 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA, 01772-2118

    Description

    Gyrus ACMI PKS Seal Open Forceps, model 915010PK, 9-3/4" Angled Jaw. Sterile EO. The device is intended to be used with the G400 electrosurgical generator. Gyrus ACMI, Inc., 136 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772-2104 USA.

    Reason

    Gyrus ACMI received complaints of a problem with 3103PK, 3104PK, 3105PK, 915000PK, 915005PK, 915010PK - Gyrus ACMI PKS Seal Open Forceps. The metal shim between the jaws may detach during the procedure and fall into the surgical field. The detached shim may be undetected and be left behind in the patient. This circumstance could subsequently cause complications. Further use of this product should cease, affected product should be removed from stockrooms and returned to Gyrus ACMI.

    Action

    An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated 08/15/09 was sent to customers notifying them of the issue. The letter identified affected product, asked that they cease further use, remove affected devices from stockrooms, contact Gyrus ACMI customer service for a return goods authorization and return product to Gyrus ACMI at no charge. A reply form is also asked to be returned to Gyrus ACMI via fax. Questions and requests for a Return Goods Authorization are directed to Gyrus ACMI customer service at 1-888-524-7266.

    Distribution

    US and International distribution. OUS to Include: Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece , Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    93,665 total (63,418 US, 30,247 OUS)