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Starion Instruments TLS3 35C Thermal Ligating Shears, Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories, ma

FDA device recall Z-1969-2010 · posted 2010-07-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Starion Instruments
Reason for recall
Some jaws exhibited lack of ductility and could break if overloaded or used improperly by placing too much tissue in the bottom of the "v" of the jaw.
Action taken
The firm called domestic consignees but no letter was sent to domestic cosignees and a notification letter was sent to international consignees. The firm called domestic consignees and sent a notification letter to international consignees. No records were kept of phone calls and a copy of the letter sent to international consignees was not obtained
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Distribution
Worldwide distribution
Date initiated
2008-02-06
Date posted
2010-07-08
Date terminated
2010-11-27
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

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