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Device product

Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm x 40cm), Reorder Number: PMILK40, Product Sterile in Unopened/Undamaged pouch, Cotton Tip - X-Ray Detectable, 1 Pc/Pouch, 10 Pouches/Box, 20 boxes/case. Exclusively Distributed in the U.S. Market by: Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO, Made in China. The product is used for pushing tissue from the incision or wound during medical procedures. Per the IFU, the indications for use are for gynecological laparoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and other laparoscopic procedures.

Z-0276-2013

December 09, 2011

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Progressive Medical Inc
Event
Event 63445
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
70 boxes
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0276-2013

Official wording

Reason: Some of the sterile packages had broken seals.

Code information: Lot 1108-01

Distribution pattern: USA (nationwide) including the states of CO, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, NE, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Some of the sterile packages had broken seals.