UroLift Visual Obturator, 20Ch-The visual obturator is used with the UroLift system. Instrument for insertion of a cystoscope shaft into the bladder. Model: UL-VO
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2364-2023
- Event Number
- 92700
- Firm
- Scholly Fiberoptic Gmbh Robert-Bosch-Str. 1-3 Denzlingen Germany
- FEI Number
- 3002808088
- Product Code
- HIH
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Process control
- Initiated
- June 23, 2023
- Posted
- August 9, 2023
Description
UroLift Visual Obturator, 20Ch-The visual obturator is used with the UroLift system. Instrument for insertion of a cystoscope shaft into the bladder. Model: UL-VO
There is an improperly performed weld between the cone of the sheath lock and tube of the obturator; mechanical load capacity is impaired, and fracture of the welded joint may occur. Contamination can occur in this capillary gap, which is not covered by the reprocessing validations performed.
SCHOLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBH initiated Recall Plan Letter to Users, Importers and Distributors . The US Distributor- Teleflex (parent company of NeoTract) notified on June 23, 2023 to forward the notification letter to their customers. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Review this Field Safety Notice in its entirety and ensure that all users of the above-mentioned product in your organization and other concerned persons are informed about this Field Safety Notice. 2. If you are a distributor, please forward this correction notification to your customers. 3. Identify, quarantine and return affected devices. 4. Do not use affected devices anymore. 5. Exchange devices from the above-mentioned batches, which are currently in use. 6. Confirm receipt of this information by filling in the attached reply form and returning it to the indicated e-mail address. E-Mail: [email protected]
Nationwide Foreign: Japan, South Korea
98 units