Z-0575-2009

Biopsy Forceps, Cold Model #'s: BAR000386 BAR000388 MIC1012 MIC1331 MIC1333 MIC1337 MIC1536 MIC1589 MIC1597...

Name: Z-0575-2009 Biopsy Forceps, Cold Model #'s: BAR000386 BAR000388 MIC1012 MIC1331 MIC1333 MIC1337 MIC1536 MIC1589 MIC1597...
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 Biopsy Forceps, Cold Model #'s: BAR000386 BAR000388 MIC1012 MIC1331 MIC1333 MIC1337 MIC1536 MIC1589 MIC1597 MIC1598 and MIC1599 The Reprocessed Cold Biopsy... 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-0575-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-08-08
Posted: 2009-01-13
Terminated: 2011-04-26
Recalling firm: Sterilmed Inc
Product: Biopsy Forceps, Cold Model #'s: BAR000386 BAR000388 MIC1012 MIC1331 MIC1333 MIC1337 MIC1536 MIC1589 MIC1597 MIC1598 and MIC1599 The Reprocessed Cold Biopsy Forceps are intended to be used during endoscopic procedures of the gastrointestinal tract to collect tissue samples for histologic examination.
Product code: NON Forceps, Biopsy, Non-Electric, Reprocessed
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: 345
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 NON

K042648Class IReprocessed Cold Biopsy ForcepsSterilmed, Inc. / cleared 2005-07-20

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