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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1439-2013

GYRUS ACMI, MYRINGOTOMY KNIFE DISPOSABLE, SICKLE BLADE FLAT HANDLE, REF 130715, Rx only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI, INC., 136 TURNPIKE ROAD, SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01722-2104 Disposable myringotomy knife intended to perforate the tympanic membrane to allow the placement of a bent tube or to directly provide ventilation or drainage of the middle ear.

Published June 12, 2013 · Recall initiated: May 24, 2013

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

lack of sterility assurance

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and countries of: Canada and United Kingdom.
Lot
JC477666
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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