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Terminated

Taut Intraducers 10/BX7.5 FR 3.5, Product Code PI-93. To provide an access port into the peritoneal cavity.

FDA Recall Z-0277-2016 · Posted None

Recalling FirmTeleflex Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGBW
Date Initiated2015-10-14
Date Terminated2017-12-11
Product Quantity2050 ea.

Reason for Recall

The defective component can cause gas leakage through the device. This can result in loss of pneumoperitoneum, potentially necessitating removal of the defective device and insertion of another device.

Firm Action

Recall letters were sent to customers and distributors. The letter requested that the accounts discontinue use and quarantine for return any product. The distributors were requested to conduct a sub-recall. The letters included a Recall Acknowledgement Form which was to be returned to Teleflex.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including the states of AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WI.

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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