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FDA device recall Z-2137-2012 · posted 2012-08-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Transenterix, Inc
Reason for recall
Some clip applier units may be inadequate to achieve clip closure.
Action taken
TransEnterix sent an Urgent Device Recall letter date July 2, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for affected product, remove the affected product from their inventory and either return it or dispose of it to prevent usage. Customers were instructed to complete the attached Inventory Reconciliation Formand return the form even if they no longer have any affected units in their inventory. Customers were instructed to ship the affected product to TransEnterix using the enclosed shipping label. If returning a form only, they should e-mail to adunn@transenterix.com. For questions customers were instructed to call 1-888-879-4111. For questions regarding this recall call 919-765-8420.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GCJ
Quantity affected
89 boxes(6 units per box)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Germany, Italy, Qatar and Switzerland
Date initiated
2012-07-02
Date posted
2012-08-03
Date terminated
2013-02-27
Location
Morrisville, NC

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RecordFirmDate
SPIDER SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, MODELS 90004, 90005, 90007, 90009, 90010, 90012, 90013, 90015 (K091697)Transenterix, Inc.2009-09-28