Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2018-12-19
Date Terminated2020-04-28
Product Quantity975
Reason for Recall
There is a potential for difficulty in sliding down the retention mechanism on the sets manufactured with a specific extension spring lot.
Firm Action
The firm, Cook Medical, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated 12/19/18 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instruct to do the following:
1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s), and quarantine affected product(s). Immediately cease all distribution and use of these products.
2. Return the affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit.
NOTE: Unaffected products that are returned will not be credited.
3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return it via fax (812.339.7316) or email (
[email protected]).
4. Immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) or by email to
[email protected].
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to of states: AL, AZ, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, and UT; and countries of:
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.