FDA Recall Terminated

Reprocessed Microline Scissor Tips intended to be used with a reusable hand piece and designed for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures to facilitate cutting, preparation, mobilization, and coagulation of tissue. Model #'s MIC3112, MIC3122, MIC3132, MIC3142, MIC3152, MIC3162.

Recall: Z-1846-2016 · Initiated April 26, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1846-2016
Event Number
73871
Firm
STERILMED, INC.
FEI Number
3001237663
Product Code
NUJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
April 26, 2016
Posted
May 31, 2016
Terminated
April 5, 2017
Address
11400 73rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369-5561

Description

Reprocessed Microline Scissor Tips intended to be used with a reusable hand piece and designed for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures to facilitate cutting, preparation, mobilization, and coagulation of tissue. Model #'s MIC3112, MIC3122, MIC3132, MIC3142, MIC3152, MIC3162.

Reason

Sterlilmed is recalling all unexpired Scissor Tips because of a potential manufacturing defect that can possibly result in a patient injury.

Action

Consignees were sent on /26/2016 a Sterilmed "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated April 26, 2016. The letter was addressed to either Materials Manager, Risk Manager and Operating Room Director or Distributor. The letter described the problem, the product involved in the recall and the actions required. Advised consignees to immediately quarantine and return the affected product and to complete and return the "Business Reply Form" to Sterilcycle. Advised Distributors to forward the letter to their customers if product was sent to them. For questions contact Sterilmed's Customer Care Team at 1-888-541-0078 .

Distribution

US: AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN,IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA,, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI. Canada

Quantity

11,326