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Event 66457

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
September 18, 2013
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022; for S(a)line resectoscopes; Vaporization electrode, sterite; 4mm telescope 30 25 / 12: only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.; LOT 426111; 2011/06; 2016/06; STERILE; RICHARD WOLF; Cartons of 3 units labeled in part: REF 46300223; Vaporization electrode, sterile; 4mm telescope 30/25/12; only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.; Lot 426111; 2011/06; 2016/06; STERILE; RICHARD WOLF S(a)line Resectoscopes are used for endoscopically controlled removal (ablation) of tissue using 0.9% NaCl solution (saline) as the irrigation medium. It can also be used for monopolar resection if necessary.

Z-0145-2014
Recall number
Z-0145-2014
Initiated
September 18, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
78 cartons (234 units)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation recieved a complaint stating that a 4630024 vaporization electrode was packaged in a 4630022 pouch.

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Reason for recall

Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation recieved a complaint stating that a 4630024 vaporization electrode was packaged in a 4630022 pouch.

Code information

*** Individual Units *** Product Code: 4630022 (single); Lot: 426111; Expiration Date: 2016/06; *** Cartons *** Product Code: 46300223 (box of 3); Lot: 426111; Expiration Date: 2016/06;

Distribution pattern

Nationwide distribution: US including states of: CA, GA, IL, KY, LA, MI, MD, NY, OR, TX, VA and Puerto Rico.