FDA Recall Terminated

Surgical punch; sealed pouches packed in punch shelf box Intended for use by trained surgeons to create circular cuts in soft tissue or openings in soft vessel walls during surgical procedures.

Recall: Z-0813-2018 · Initiated October 23, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0813-2018
Event Number
79274
Firm
Alto Development Corp
FEI Number
2242056
Product Code
LRY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
October 23, 2017
Terminated
April 30, 2019
Address
5206 Asbury Rd, Wall Township, NJ, 07727-3609

Description

Surgical punch; sealed pouches packed in punch shelf box Intended for use by trained surgeons to create circular cuts in soft tissue or openings in soft vessel walls during surgical procedures.

Reason

Surgical punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transportation resulting in loss of sterility.

Action

A&E Medical sent an Recall Notice Action Required letter dated October 20, 2017. Surgical Punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transportation resulting in a loss of sterility. Recent testing identified certain shipping configurations which may cause damage to the sterile barrier pouch if the Surgical Punches experience excessive movement from multiple drops during transport A&E is recalling all product currently on the market. Customer and Distributor Letters were sent with Acknowledgement Form. Product will be quarantined pending rework. For further questions, please call (800) 323-4035.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Distribution

Quantity

411,486 units