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Z-1184-2024Class II

Rebstock Holding rod for fixation -For holding and fixation of flexible Leyla Arms and spatula Art. No...

Medagent Inc / initiated 2023-12-21 / Open, Classified / root cause: design

Medagent Inc began a recall of Rebstock Holding rod for fixation -For holding and fixation of flexible Leyla Arms and spatula Art. No. 06-06-285 and 06-06-285MOD. surgical instrument on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Holding arm could move (twist) uncontrollably in the front area. This could lead to a serious deterioration of patient's safety if the movement is transferred to the spatula, which is attached to the holding arm". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1184-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Medagent Inc
Product
Rebstock Holding rod for fixation -For holding and fixation of flexible Leyla Arms and spatula Art. No. 06-06-285 and 06-06-285MOD. surgical instrument.
Product code
GAD Retractor
Reason for recall
Holding arm could move (twist) uncontrollably in the front area. This could lead to a serious deterioration of patient's safety if the movement is transferred to the spatula, which is attached to the holding arm.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Rebstock issued letter to Distributors via email on 12-21-23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Please check your stock immediately. If you have holding arms affected by the recall in stock, they must be blocked immediately. 2. If you have resold the parts, instruct your customers not to reuse them under any circumstances. Ask your customers to return these parts immediately. 3. You will receive a confirmation form with this letter, please fill it out completely, sign it and send it back to us after receiving this information. If you do not have any affected products, please complete the confirmation form anyway and fax it to +49 (0)7424-98230 50 or email it to [email protected]. 4. Return all affected holding arms to us. After receiving the goods, we will clarify the further procedure with you. 5. Forward this information to all employees in your facility who need to be informed. 6. Please also check whether you need to make a report in your country and let us know what further information you need from us: If you have any questions, please contact our PRRCs: Mr. Matthias Tribl Mrs. Eva Stumpp E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Phone.: +49 7424 98230-38 Phone.: +49 7424 98230-32
Quantity in commerce
84 units
Distribution
TX Foreign: Algeria China Dominican Republic Germany India Japan Philippines UK
Product codes and lots
Batches: 6221672, 6222079, 6230282, 6230985, 6230986, 6231808, 6222559, 6231989, 6221673

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1184-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1184-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated