FDA Recall Terminated

symmetry surgical ULTRA(R) Steam container, REF numbers: C131310, C13134, C13135, C13136, C13139, C13854, C13855, C13856, C181310, C18134, C18135, C18136, C18138, C22854, C22855, C22856, C22858, C24134, C24135, C24136 Product Usage: sterilization container

Recall: Z-1010-2017 · Initiated November 29, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1010-2017
Event Number
75850
Firm
Symmetry Surgical, Inc.
FEI Number
3007208013
Product Code
KCT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
November 29, 2016
Posted
January 11, 2017
Terminated
August 20, 2017
Address
3034 Owen Dr, Antioch, TN, 37013-2413

Description

symmetry surgical ULTRA(R) Steam container, REF numbers: C131310, C13134, C13135, C13136, C13139, C13854, C13855, C13856, C181310, C18134, C18135, C18136, C18138, C22854, C22855, C22856, C22858, C24134, C24135, C24136 Product Usage: sterilization container

Reason

Sealant on the base trim of sterilizer container may be deteriorated or absent which could provide a path for contaminants to enter the container under certain conditions post-sterilization.

Action

Siemens sent a Customer Safety Notice letter to customers. The letter identified the affected product problem and actions to be taken. Siemens Customer Service Engineer will contact customers to setup an appointment for installation of the new residual current monitor (RCM).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

7613 units