Integra Jarit GEMINI CLAMP 9 1/4 inch - used in vascular and cardiothoracic procedures used for clamping and...
Integra LifeSciences Corp. began a recall of Integra Jarit GEMINI CLAMP 9 1/4 inch - used in vascular and cardiothoracic procedures used for clamping and occluding vessels. Cat. #140-332 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "A small crack at the box lock corner may after multiple cleaning and sterilization cycles produce an increased risk of corrosion, weakening the instrument and resulting in premature need for replacement and/or breakage...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2435-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
- Product
- Integra Jarit GEMINI CLAMP 9 1/4 inch - used in vascular and cardiothoracic procedures used for clamping and occluding vessels. Cat. #140-332
- Product code
- DXC Clamp, Vascular
- Reason for recall
- A small crack at the box lock corner may after multiple cleaning and sterilization cycles produce an increased risk of corrosion, weakening the instrument and resulting in premature need for replacement and/or breakage of the instrument
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Integra LifeSciences notified consignees (Hospitals, Distributors) by letter delivered via FedEx on August 7, 2019. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Review your inventory and determine if you have any impacted lots listed above.2. If you do have product with an affected Lot Number, stop using the product immediately and remove the product from service. 3. Complete the attached form. If you do not have affected product, check the box, I do not have any product with the lot number. 4. If you do have affected product, check the box I do have product(s) with the lot number. Record the total quantity of affected product you have.5. Complete the other information and Return the completed Acknowledgement and Return Form by email or fax indicating your receipt and review of this notification. Keep a copy of the form for your records. Questions contact Customer Service Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 8:00 PM EST USA: 1-800-654-2873: email: [email protected] Outside USA: 781-565-1401.
- Quantity in commerce
- 237 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot #AA1901
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2435-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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