FDA Recall Open, Classified

Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages.

Recall: Z-2897-2018 · Initiated July 24, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2897-2018
Event Number
80583
Firm
Richard Wolf GmbH Pforzheimer Str. 32 Knittlingen Germany
FEI Number
3002808001
Product Code
HRX
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
July 24, 2017

Description

Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages.

Reason

Punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.

Action

The firm notified customers on about 07/24/2018 via a Urgent safety information letter. Customers were instructed to check inventory for the affected device, return the product to Richard Wolf GmbH, and complete and return the response form. The letter also instructed customers to ensure all users in their organization are notified of the recall and to notify customers if the product was further distributed. Safety-related questions can be directed to: Tel.: 0049 7043 35 1013 Questions concerning handling can be directed to: Technical Service Dpt., Tel.: 0049 7043 35 1046

Distribution

Worldwide distribution to Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Romania, and Turkey.

Quantity

12 units