Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-1629-2013Class II

- Re-New II Endocut Scissor Tip, 16.51mm 5.0mm Ref. 3142 Lot 122295, 122308, 122455, 122875 Manual surgical...

Medline ReNewal / initiated 2013-05-03 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. began a recall of - Re-New II Endocut Scissor Tip, 16.51mm 5.0mm Ref. 3142 Lot 122295, 122308, 122455, 122875 Manual surgical instrument for general use on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1629-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Medline ReNewal
Product
- Re-New II Endocut Scissor Tip, 16.51mm 5.0mm Ref. 3142 Lot 122295, 122308, 122455, 122875 Manual surgical instrument for general use.
Product code
GEN Forceps, General & Plastic Surgery
Reason for recall
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging process control
Action
MEDISISS sent a Correction Immediate Action Request letter dated May 2, 2013, to all affected customes. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter directed the customer to inspect the products prior to use for seal integrity as specified on the product labeling: "Sterile unless package has been damaged or opened. Do not use if package is damaged." This will be followed up by a visit from the customer's sales representatives who are tasked with inspecting all the lots that may be remaining in the customer's inventory. The sales representative is directed to complete a "Verification of Seal Inspection" form and return it to MEDISISS Customer Relations. Devices with unacceptable seals are to be returned to MEDISISS. The sales representative is responsible for obtaining a shipping label from customer service to enable the devices to be returned to the recalling firm via Fed Ex. Customers with questions were instructed to call 866-866-7477.
Quantity in commerce
10
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
122295, 122308, 122455, 122875.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1629-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1623-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1624-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1625-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1626-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1627-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1628-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1629-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1630-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1631-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1632-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1633-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1634-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1635-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1636-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1637-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1638-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1639-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1640-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1641-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1642-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1643-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1644-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated