FDA Recall Terminated

Bipolar Forceps model number: S02-XXX, S03-XXX, P02-XXX, and P03-XXX. "Instructions For Use" (QF7.5.1A.R01 thru QF7.5.1A.R06 Care and Handling of Bipolar Forceps. Bipolar Forceps designed to grasp, manipulate and coagulate selected tissue for use in general surgical procedures powered by a high frequency generator.

Recall: Z-2011-2012 · Initiated May 23, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2011-2012
Event Number
62024
Firm
Stingray Surgical Products, LLC
FEI Number
3006059917
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
May 23, 2012
Posted
July 13, 2012
Terminated
August 6, 2014
Address
156 Nw 16th St, Boca Raton, FL, 33432-1607

Description

Bipolar Forceps model number: S02-XXX, S03-XXX, P02-XXX, and P03-XXX. "Instructions For Use" (QF7.5.1A.R01 thru QF7.5.1A.R06 Care and Handling of Bipolar Forceps. Bipolar Forceps designed to grasp, manipulate and coagulate selected tissue for use in general surgical procedures powered by a high frequency generator.

Reason

On 05/23/2012, Stingray Surgical Products, LLC., Boca Raton, FL initiated a recall initiated due to "Instructions For Use" of Bipolar Forceps not being cleared by FDA and incorrect "Instructions For Use" . The sterilization instructions have been altered without the clearance of the FDA.

Action

Stingray Surgical Product sent an URGENT Instructions for Use Recall letter dated Mary 23, 2012, to all distributors. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the client. Distributers were requested to convey the recall to their users along with fowarding copies of the firm's recall notification letter. IFU's will be destroyed or discarded by either user or distributor since returns will not be necessary. Distributors were asked to complete the form at the bottom of the letter and return via e-mail or fax. For questions clients were instructed to call 561-210-7582. For questions regarding this recall call 561-210-7582.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide)

Quantity

6326