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Device product

Vycor Medical ViewSite Brain Access System 17mm/ 11mm / 5cm Device***STERILE*** Product Usage: The Vycor Viewsite Brain Access System (VBAS) has been designed to serve as a self-retaining retractor system for brain tissue. It is comprised of an introducer and a working channel port that are secured by a spring-loaded latch. Each device allows for the gentle retraction of tissue, visualization of the surgical site and for the smooth manipulation of introduced instruments. The range of device sizes (width and length) provides various working channel sizes.

Z-0673-2013

August 21, 2012

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Vycor Medical, Inc.
Event
Event 63319
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
3000 devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0673-2013

Official wording

Reason: Vycor Medical recalled their VBAS (Vycor Viewsite Brain Access System) because an unidentified black fiber was found on the device.

Code information: Model # TC171105 Lot # VM83450

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) in the states of TX, IL, NJ, FL, OH, PA and (International) in the country of Japan.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Vycor Medical recalled their VBAS (Vycor Viewsite Brain Access System) because an unidentified black fiber was found on the device.