FDA Recall Terminated

Mitaka Point Setter, holding system for surgical instruments. Holding surgical instruments during operating procedures.

Recall: Z-1539-2012 · Initiated February 27, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1539-2012
Event Number
52454
Firm
Mitaka USA, Inc.
FEI Number
3002996788
Product Code
GWG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
February 27, 2009
Posted
May 11, 2012
Terminated
May 22, 2012
Address
2337 Lucky John Dr, Park City, UT, 84060-6914

Description

Mitaka Point Setter, holding system for surgical instruments. Holding surgical instruments during operating procedures.

Reason

Use of a potentially weaker spring in the device than required to meet specifications to hold the Point Setter ARM in place during surgery.

Action

Mitaka USA sent a letter dated to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter included instructions for returning the product. Contact the Customer Support Department at 800-421-0837, ext. 7577 for questions regarding this notice.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, FL, CA, SC, OH, WA, TX, VA, MI, MO, GA, and NC and the country of Canada.

Quantity

18 units (3 internationally and 15 within the U.S.)