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Device product

Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages.

Z-2897-2018

July 24, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Richard Wolf GmbH
Event
Event 80583
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
12 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2897-2018

Official wording

Reason: Punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.

Code information: Product Number 89140.0105, Lot Number 4500197481

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution to Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Romania, and Turkey.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.