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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2178-2015

Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Nonautoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding to the Endostat or SureFlex Fiber core diameter size.

Published July 29, 2015 · Recall initiated: May 28, 2015

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

validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of: Argentina France Morocco, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Greece, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Guatemala, Norway, Switzerland, Bolivia, India, Panama, Thailand, Brazil, Ireland, Peru, Turkey, Canada, Israel, Poland, United Kingdom, Chile, Italy, Portugal, United States, Colombia, Korea, Qatar, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Romania, Finland, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
Lot
Model 80-1 0005-001; All product manufactured from April 8, 2012 to April 8, 2015
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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