BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920HK, QTY 10 (c) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920K, QTY 10 (d) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips, REF 20-2960HK, QTY 10

    Recall: Z-1945-2018 · Initiated May 11, 2018

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1945-2018
    Event Number
    80080
    Firm
    Olsen Medical
    FEI Number
    3000719969
    Product Code
    GEI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Package design/selection
    Initiated
    May 11, 2018
    Terminated
    April 15, 2019
    Address
    3230 Commerce Center Pl, Louisville, KY, 40211-1900

    Description

    Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (21.0cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920HK, QTY 10 (c) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (21.6cm) Serrated 1.5mm Tips, REF 20-2920K, QTY 10 (d) Insulated Bayonet Forceps 7.5" (19.1cm) 1.5mm Cathedral Tips, REF 20-2960HK, QTY 10

    Reason

    Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.

    Action

    Symmetry initiated their recall via Urgent Medical Device Recall notices on 05/11/2018 sending faxes to accounts, as applicable; and, will also send the Notice via US certified mail, with return receipt requested, and will also send the Notice via e-mail to those customers for which it has a valid e-mail address (as applicable). All customers were asked to quarantine any products that reflect a breach of the seal area or any products that they do not wish to inspect immediately and promptly call (800) 251-3000 for a return material authorization (RMA) number to support the return of the impacted Products. All customers outside of the United States (OUS) will be provided with the Notice via postal mail and through Symmetrys Distributors in each country and requested to quarantine immediately and promptly call Symmetry's Distributors to support the return of any products that have a breach of the seal area or which the customer does not wish to inspect. Appropriate notifications will be sent to Health Authorities in Canada, European Union, and other countries that require notification of this recall.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution

    Quantity

    4,110 devices