Z-2743-2011

Cambridge Endoscopic Autonomy Laparo-Angle 5mm Metzenbaum Scissors with Monopolar Cautery, 34cm Catalog...

Name: Z-2743-2011 Cambridge Endoscopic Autonomy Laparo-Angle 5mm Metzenbaum Scissors with Monopolar Cautery, 34cm Catalog...
Creator: Cambridge Endoscopic Devices, Incorporated
Published: 2011-05-20
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Cambridge Endoscopic Devices, Incorporated / initiated 2011-05-20 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Cambridge Endoscopic Devices, Incorporated began a recall of Cambridge Endoscopic Autonomy Laparo-Angle 5mm Metzenbaum Scissors with Monopolar Cautery, 34cm Catalog Number: LA1101-01 Intended for use in a variety of... on 2011-05-20. The reason FDA records is "PET shrink sleeve insulation material dislodging from the distal tips of Autonomy Laparo-Angle (ALA) Metzenbaum Scissors". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2743-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-05-20
Posted: 2011-07-06
Terminated: 2012-07-24
Recalling firm: Cambridge Endoscopic Devices, Incorporated
Product: Cambridge Endoscopic Autonomy Laparo-Angle 5mm Metzenbaum Scissors with Monopolar Cautery, 34cm Catalog Number: LA1101-01 Intended for use in a variety of minimally invasive procedures to facilitate grasping, mobilization, dissection, and transection of tissue.
Product code: GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Reason for recall: PET shrink sleeve insulation material dislodging from the distal tips of Autonomy Laparo-Angle (ALA) Metzenbaum Scissors
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: Cambridge Endoscopic Devices, Inc. sent an "IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 20, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are instructed to return unused inventory using RGA Number 301. Returned devices will be replaced. Questions regarding this recall, call 508-405-0790 for assistance.
Quantity in commerce: 647 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Armenia , Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Ireland , Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: Lot Numbers: CB036637, CB036683, CB036731, CB036778, CB036817 CB036903, CB036909, CB036977, CB037009, CB037057 CB037093, CB037114, CB037292, CB037382,

Product code GEI

K061425Class IIPurewrist Scissors, Model Pw1101-01;Purewrist Dissector, Model Pw1201-01;Purewrist Hook, Model Pw1301-01Cambridge Endoscopic Devices / cleared 2006-08-10

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