Z-0568-2009

RF Arthroscopy Probe Model #'s: ARTA1325-01 ARTA1335-01 ARTA1345-01 ARTA1730-01 ARTA2630-01 ARTA3625-01...

Name: Z-0568-2009 RF Arthroscopy Probe Model #'s: ARTA1325-01 ARTA1335-01 ARTA1345-01 ARTA1730-01 ARTA2630-01 ARTA3625-01...
Creator: Sterilmed Inc
Published: 2008-08-08
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Sterilmed Inc / initiated 2008-08-08 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Sterilmed Inc began a recall of RF Arthroscopy Probe Model #'s: ARTA1325-01 ARTA1335-01 ARTA1345-01 ARTA1730-01 ARTA2630-01 ARTA3625-01 ARTA4330-01 ARTAS1335-01 ARTAS4630-01 ARTASC1335-01... on 2008-08-08. The reason FDA records is "SteriMed, Inc is conducting a product removal of a small group of devices individually packaged and sealed within a pouch. The removal is being conducted because the possibility exists that some of the pouches were not...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0568-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-08-08
Posted: 2009-01-13
Terminated: 2011-04-26
Recalling firm: Sterilmed Inc
Product: RF Arthroscopy Probe Model #'s: ARTA1325-01 ARTA1335-01 ARTA1345-01 ARTA1730-01 ARTA2630-01 ARTA3625-01 ARTA4330-01 ARTAS1335-01 ARTAS4630-01 ARTASC1335-01 ARTASC2530-01 ARTASC4250-01 ARTASC4830-01 ARTASC5000-01 ARTASC5500-01 ARTEIC4845-01 MIT225203 MIT225301 MIT225302 MIT225305 MIT225350 MIT225360 SMI7209681 SMI7209682 SMI7209683 and STR278-510-500 These devices are designed for general surgical use, including orthopedic and arthroscopic applications or resection, ablation, excision of soft tissue, hemostatis of blood vessels, and coagulation of soft tissue.
Product code: GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Reason for recall: SteriMed, Inc is conducting a product removal of a small group of devices individually packaged and sealed within a pouch. The removal is being conducted because the possibility exists that some of the pouches were not properly sealed on one end. A breach in packaging seal or a failure in packaging integrity has the possibility of risk to the patient in terms of transmitting organisms capable
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging process control
Action: Consignees were notified of the recall via verbal communication in person by on-site technician and or their local sales representative on 8/8/08. Others were contacted via fax or e-mail followed by on-site visits 8/11/08. SteriMed also provided consignees (Materials Manager/Risk Manager) with a "Urgent Product Removal" recall letter (August 14, 2008) in person informing them of the potential of receiving affected product. Included in the Product Removal Notification was a Customer Reply Form to inventory quantity of product received and quantity returned. Contact SterilMed, Inc. at 1-888-541-0078 for assistance.
Quantity in commerce: 163
Distribution: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WV OUS: CANADA
Product codes and lots: n/a

Product code GEI

K012679Class IIReprocessed RF Arthroscopy ProbesSterilmed, Inc. / cleared 2001-11-08

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