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DeRoyal Lap Appy TraceCart, REF53-1776, Rx only, non-sterile. (custom surgical kit)

FDA device recall Z-0197-2009 · posted 2008-11-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Reason for recall
Surgical kits contained a recalled Endopath ETX 35 mm Endoscopic Linear Cutter White Reload/Cartridges.
Action taken
The firm sent out recall notices to their sales representatives, the distributors, and the hospitals addressed to the Recall Coordinator/OR Supervisor on 10/2/08. These notices stated that the recalling firm's sales representatives would perform the field correction in lieu of returning the kits. Contact DeRoyal Industries, Inc. at 1-865-362-6157 for assistance.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
KDD
Quantity affected
4 kits
Distribution
LA & KY
Date initiated
2008-10-01
Date posted
2008-11-07
Date terminated
2009-12-02
Location
Powell, TN

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