BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Fiber Stripper, 150m, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding to the Endostat or SureFlex Fiber core diameter size.

    Recall: Z-2164-2015 · Initiated May 28, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2164-2015
    Event Number
    71534
    Firm
    American Medical Systems Innovation Center Silicon Valley
    FEI Number
    2937094
    Product Code
    GEX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Reprocessing Controls
    Initiated
    May 28, 2015
    Posted
    July 21, 2015
    Terminated
    January 19, 2016
    Address
    3070 Orchard Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134-2011

    Description

    Fiber Stripper, 150m, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding to the Endostat or SureFlex Fiber core diameter size.

    Reason

    validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex'" Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products

    Action

    Urgent Medical Device Field notification letters were sent on June 9, 2015. Translation for countries out of the US will be conducted. Communications are being coordinated by the Prostate Health QA Director. Urgent Medical Device Field notification Letters advised customers of the issue and list all affected products with name and model numbers. Any SureFlex Reuseable Fibers which have not been used but are in inventory and with the 3 year shelf life should be returned as per instructions enclosed. Any of the SureFlex devices in inventory that have been used should be discarded or returned. All Reuseable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories that have not been used should be returned. Used devices should be destroyed or returned. Questions to 1-408-456-3320. The Acknowledgement form should be completed and returned.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of: Argentina France Morocco, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Greece, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Guatemala, Norway, Switzerland, Bolivia, India, Panama, Thailand, Brazil, Ireland, Peru, Turkey, Canada, Israel, Poland, United Kingdom, Chile, Italy, Portugal, United States, Colombia, Korea, Qatar, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Romania, Finland, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

    Quantity

    16, 710 total affected devices.