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Microline Surgical ReNew Laproscopic Fenestrated Grasper Forceps Tips (Reusable) Ref 3222

FDA device recall Z-1987-2014 · posted 2014-07-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Microline Surgical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Potential for the Fenestrated Grasper Tip jaw to break when force is applied to the jaw
Action taken
Microline Surgical notified Distributors, Hospitals (Customers/End Users) and Suppliers via letter dated May 15, 2014 with labeling, pictures, and Recall Response Forms via UPS Overnight Air, email, and/or fax. Product is requested to be returned and a RMA number will be issued. Contact 978-867-1775 for questions.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
6290 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of CA, HI, ID, MA, MI, MS, PA, TN, UT, and TX. and the countries of Belgium, France, Ireland, Germany, Indonesia, Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerla
Date initiated
2014-05-12
Date posted
2014-07-02
Date terminated
2015-08-13
Location
Beverly, MA

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