FDA Recall Terminated

Weck Vista" Universal Laparoscopic Port, Size 5/10/12mmx125mm, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals.

Recall: Z-1281-2014 · Initiated March 11, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1281-2014
Event Number
67710
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 11, 2014
Posted
March 25, 2014
Terminated
August 15, 2017
Address
2917 Weck Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Description

Weck Vista" Universal Laparoscopic Port, Size 5/10/12mmx125mm, Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals.

Reason

Complaints were received of leakage of insufflation gas through the device, which can cause difficulty or delay in the completion of laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Action

Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 11, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to return all affected product to Teleflex Medical per the instructions provided in the letter. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. For questions contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including Puerto Rica and the countries of: Australia, Brazil, China, Canada, Malaysia, Korea, Ireland Singapore and Vietnam.

Quantity

55,521 ea. in total