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Microline Renew Fenestrated Control Tip Grasper, Single Patient Use, Product Number: 3222 The ReNew Fenestrated Grasper

FDA device recall Z-1635-2014 · posted 2014-05-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Microline Surgical
Reason for recall
Grasper jaw may break when force is applied to the jaw
Action taken
Microline Surgical sent an Recall Notice dated April 14, 2014, via overnight mail to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Immediately examine your inventory and quarantine product subject to this recall. In addition, if you have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter. Please contact Microline Customer Service ( 978) 922-9810 for a RGA number to return all unused product. This recall should be carried out to the hospital level. Please complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
540 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including the states of TX, IL, TN and NY, and the country of Chile.
Date initiated
2014-04-14
Date posted
2014-05-20
Date terminated
2015-09-02
Location
Beverly, MA

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