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Terminated

Micro Surgery Handpiece SGA, Model SGA-E2S Order Code: H265, Manufactured by: Nakanishi Inc. The SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces are intended for surgical use. Typical usage includes dental implant use: drilling and tapping the maxilla and mandible.

FDA Recall Z-0226-2019 · Posted 2018-10-24

Recalling FirmNakanishi Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKMW
Date Initiated2018-06-01
Date Terminated2021-04-28
Product Quantity1878

Reason for Recall

Reprocessing instructions for the SGS/SGA Surgical Handpieces have been updated with instructions of manual cleaning and specific parameters for autoclave sterilization. The previous operation manuals associated with the SGS/SGA products must be replaced by new operation manuals.

Firm Action

On 7/3/2018, the recalling firm, NSK, initiated sending "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL- CORRECTION" notification letters, via email and mail, by YUSEN Logistics. The recalling firm reports that the initial importers were given the responsibility for sub-recalls to their customers and to extend to the wholesaler, the retailer, and the end user (medical user). Customers were informed to Locate the operation manuals associated with your SGS/SGA Surgical Handpiece; Dispose of the any of the following previous operation manuals associated with those handpieces you may have and replace them with new operation manuals enclosed in this mail; Be sure to reprocess your SGS/SGA handpieces before their next use according to the reprocessing instructions listed in the new operation manual. Complete the enclosed Correction Activity Sheet for Users so we can ensure that you have the most up-to-date reprocessing instructions. Please send the Correction Activity Sheet via e-mail, fax, or mail to: Technical Supervisor Service Division NSK America, Corp., 1800 Global Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 US Fax: +1-800-838-9328, e-mail: [email protected]. Public (domestic distributors and their end users) are encouraged to call 1-888-675-1675 Ext. 203 and import-to export distributors are encouraged to call +81-3-5828-7816.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

U.S. Distribution to states of: CA, FL, GA, IL, WA.; and internationally to: Canada.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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