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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

-Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades, (1) Triangle Blade, (1) Hook Blade. REF R2056 - LOT 122279 -Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Hook Blade. REF 2055 Lot 122669 -Linvatec CTS Relief Kit. REF 9971, lot 122504 -Biomet Indiana Tome Blade for Carpal Tunnel Release (White). REF 200060. Lot 122504 and Lot 123190. -KMI SafeGuard Knife, For SafeGuard Mini Carpal Tunnel Release System, (White). REF 08-0003. Lot # 122609 Surgical Knife

Z-1623-2013

May 03, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.
Event
Event 65205
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
56 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1623-2013

Official wording

Reason: The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Code information: 122279; 122493; 122504; 122609; 122669; 123190

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised