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FDA device recall Z-0037-2015 · posted 2014-11-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

Reason for recall

Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation is recalling Hulka Clip Tubal Occluding Device lot 51000232. The devices are being recalled as a part of an investigation into a biocompatibility test discrepancy where the recalled lot (lot 51000232) passed final release testing, but the subsequent lot failed biocompatibility testing on a component that was also used to manufacture lot 51000232.

Action taken

"Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letters dated July 9, 2014 were sent to all direct accounts (customers). The letters included instructions for customers to: 1) inspect their inventories for the recalled products; 2) contact Richard Wolf Medical Instruments at 800-323-9653 x 225 or 380 to notify Richard Wolf Medical Instruments if you have any devices in inventory; 3) review your records and report the number, if any, of Hulka Clips from lot 51000232 that were implanted in your patients on the Recall Response Form; 4) complete and return the Recall Response Form attached to the letter; and, 5) a RMA number will be provided to customers returning the recalled products and those customers will receive a credit. All returned product should be sent to the attention of Ms. Lisa Williams, Regulatory Specialist. Customers with questions can contact Richard Wolf Medical Instruments at 800-323-9653 x 225 or 380.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

KNH

Quantity affected

73 cartons (1,460 clips)

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including states of: (AK, AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV; and country of: Germany.

Date initiated

2014-07-09

Date posted

2014-11-06

Date terminated

2017-04-24

Location

Vernon Hills, IL