5/10/12 Weck Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port Standard Length (70mm)
Teleflex Medical began a recall of 5/10/12 Weck Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port Standard Length (70mm), Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Complaints were received of leakage of insufflation gas through the device, which can cause difficulty or delay in the completion of laparoscopic surgical procedures". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1289-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Teleflex Medical
- Product
- 5/10/12 Weck Vista" Universal Balloon Open Access Port Standard Length (70mm), Product Usage: An endoscope and accessories is a device used to provide access, illumination, and allow observation or manipulation of body cavities, hollow organs, and canals.
- Product code
- GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
- Reason for recall
- Complaints were received of leakage of insufflation gas through the device, which can cause difficulty or delay in the completion of laparoscopic surgical procedures.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 11, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to return all affected product to Teleflex Medical per the instructions provided in the letter. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-866-804-9881, Attn: Customer Service. For questions contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
- Quantity in commerce
- 55,521 ea. in total
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including Puerto Rica and the countries of: Australia, Brazil, China, Canada, Malaysia, Korea, Ireland Singapore and Vietnam.
- Product codes and lots
- Product Code: 410944S, Lot Numbers: 01J1200460, 01K1200619, 01L1200515, and 01E1300137.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1276-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1277-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1278-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1279-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1280-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1281-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1282-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1283-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1284-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1285-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1286-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1287-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1288-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1289-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1290-2014 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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