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Device product

Metzenbaum Scissors 7, Curved, Sterile The Metzenbaum Scissors 7, Curved Curved are single-use sterile surgical instruments intended for cutting and grasping tissue in general surgical procedures.

Z-0752-2017

October 28, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Integra York PA, Inc
Event
Event 75710
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
50 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0752-2017

Official wording

Reason: The Chevron seals of 6x10 Tyvek peel pouch used to package the sterile instruments may separate causing the packages to open and compromise sterility of the instrument.

Code information: Catalog # ST5-182; lot# 355

Distribution pattern: US Distribution in NC and TX.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    package the sterile instruments may separate causing the packages to open and compromise sterility