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GYRUS ACMI PKS PlasmaSEAL Open Forceps, model 2103PK and 917015PK. Sterile EO. The device is intended to be used with th

FDA device recall Z-1175-06 · posted 2006-06-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Gyrus Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Gyrus ACMI has identified a product issue wherein their PlasmaSEAL Open Forceps, models 2103PK and 917015PK, may not deliver adequate hemostasis during use. Although Gyrus ACMI has had no reports of serious injury to patient, testing indicated that the possibility exists.
Action taken
US accounts were initially contacted by phone beginning 05/15/2006 and then sent a follow-up letter sent 05/31/2006. Customers were told of the issue, instructed to discontinue use of the product, told to remove all 2103PK and 917015PK devices from shelves and to quarantine product until they receive a letter with instructions to return the affected devices to Gyrus ACMI.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
2971 (2931 domestic, 40 OUS)
Distribution
Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Netherlands. (AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA,
Date initiated
2006-05-15
Date posted
2006-06-27
Date terminated
2007-01-12
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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