FDA Recall Terminated

TLC Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.

Recall: Z-1608-2016 · Initiated February 17, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1608-2016
Event Number
73318
Firm
Applied Medical Technology Inc
FEI Number
1526012
Product Code
GAD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
February 17, 2016
Terminated
October 27, 2016
Address
8000 Katherine Blvd, Brecksville, OH, 44141-4202

Description

TLC Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.

Reason

The firm received a complaint of an open pouch which breaches the sterilization validation.

Action

AMT sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 17, 2016 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact Customer Service at 440-717-4000.

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN,TX, UT, VA & WI. Product was also shipped to the following countries: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & United Kingdom.

Quantity

5,334 units