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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable Trocan). Sterile EO. Single Use Only. The disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator is a sterile, two-band, dual-incision instrument. The two-band applicator enables the physician to occlude both Fallopian tubes without removing the applicator from the abdominal cavity. The Falope-Ring Band and Applicator Kits are indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception).

Z-0419-2015

October 21, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
Event
Event 69584
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
74,792 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0419-2015

Official wording

Reason: All packages of Falope Ring Band Applicator kits are being recalled due to compromises in sterile packaging that could be associated with bacterial contamination that might lead to patient infection.

Code information: All lots

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Canada, Vietnam, and Europe

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    contamination that might lead
  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    bacterial contamination