Laparoscopy Instruments Instructions For Use (IFU) for the following: 1)Monopolar electrode, 2) Insert, handle and/or shaft component of a modular forceps or scissors for electrosurgical coagulation, 3) One-piece forceps or scissors for electrosurgical coagulation
FDA Recall Z-0062-2019 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmDannoritzer Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2018-08-06
Date Terminated2019-07-22
Reason for Recall
The Manual cleaning process and the usability of the reprocessing instruction by the user had not been validated. The IFU was modified to remove the manual cleaning method and revised the instructions for use for clarity and readability.
Firm Action
In July 2017, Dannoritzer Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG issued emails to customers notifying them that an updated Instructions For Use (IFU) manual would be distributed by July 27, 2018. On August 8, 2018, Dannoritzer Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG issued Urgent Medical Device Field Correction notices dated August 6, 2018 to customers along with an updated IFU.
Customers were encouraged to immediately remove from their place of use and destroy the existing original DANmed Laparoscopy Instruments IFU as well as any copies and replace them with the revised version (V.2018-08-03) included with the notice.
Distributors or those who have further distributed the product, please provide those customers with a copy of the notice and revised IFU.
Customers are also encouraged to complete and return the Confirmation Card and email to [email protected]
Customers with questions may contact Stefan Rauch 011-49-7461-9623915 8 am - 12 PM, EST or email [email protected]
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide in the States of OH, MI, MA, CA, OK, TN, GA, FL, IL, NC, TX, MO.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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