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Z-0415-2022Class II

TruDi NAV Suction Instruments: 0-Degree, REF: TDNS000Z; 70-Degree, REF: TDNS070Z; and 90-Degree, REF: TDNS090Z

Acclarent Inc / initiated 2021-11-12 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

Acclarent, Inc. began a recall of TruDi NAV Suction Instruments: 0-Degree, REF: TDNS000Z; 70-Degree, REF: TDNS070Z; and 90-Degree, REF: TDNS090Z on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Suction Instruments were incorrectly calibrated so they may not meet the system accuracy specification for visual verification of device location in the patient anatomy. If the surgeon does not detect the accuracy...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0415-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Acclarent Inc
Product
TruDi NAV Suction Instruments: 0-Degree, REF: TDNS000Z; 70-Degree, REF: TDNS070Z; and 90-Degree, REF: TDNS090Z
Product code
PGW Ear, Nose, And Throat Stereotaxic Instrument
Reason for recall
Suction Instruments were incorrectly calibrated so they may not meet the system accuracy specification for visual verification of device location in the patient anatomy. If the surgeon does not detect the accuracy error, this could lead to an intraprocedural delay, a potential for reversible tissue damage or damage to the carotid artery, CSF leak, or damage to optic nerve.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
On 11/12/21, recall notices were sent to OR Directors, Risk Managers, or Material Managers. Customers were asked to do the following: 1) Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have product subject to this recall on hand and quarantine such product(s). 2) Remove the product subject to this recall and communicate the issue to relevant operating room or materials management personnel, or anyone else in your facility who needs to be informed. 3) If any product subject to this recall has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return. Please consider including a copy of this recall letter when communicating. 4) Complete the Business Reply Form and return to [email protected] 5) After the Business reply Form is received a return kit will be sent. 6) Keep this notice visibly posted for awareness until all product subject to this recall has been returned. Customers with additional questions are encouraged to call the recalling firm at 1-877-775-2789, 4:00am-5:00pm PST.
Quantity in commerce
1543
Distribution
US: AZ, MI, IA, LA, IL, VA, SC, NY, IN, OR, SD, TX, PA, NE, FL, CT, MN, NV, CA, NJ, UT, AL, MA, WI, TN, WV, OH, NC, KY, HI¿, OK, GA, CO, MO, WY, MS, NH, HI, MD, ID
Product codes and lots
0-Degree Lots: 1903120, 1903250, 1904060, 1904180, 1904240, 1905030, 1905070, 1906260, 1907120, 1907170, 1907220, 1907240, 1907260, 2003040, 2009110, 2011240, 2102080, 2103090, 2104260, 2105040, 2105260, 2106100, 2107070. 70-Degree Lots: 1903137, 1903257, 1904067, 1905017, 1905037, 1905077, 1906067, 1906267, 1907127, 1908137, 1908157, 2003127. 90-Degree: 1903139, 1903259, 1904069, 1905019, 1905139, 1906079, 1908269, 1909279, 1909309, 1910299, 2003029, 2004029

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0415-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0415-2022Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated