Symmetry Olsen monopolar cord: (a) Monopolar Cord, 1/8" Diameter Pin, TUR Connector, 10' (3.0m), REF 92002, QTY 50 (b) Monopolar Cord, Bovie to 90o Female Pin, 10' (3.0m), REF 40-2106, QTY 10 (c) Monopolar Cord, Bovie to 90o Female Pin, 10' (3.0m), REF 40-2110, QTY 10 Designed to bring high frequency electrical power from the electrosurgical generator to the active.
FDA Recall Z-1943-2018 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmOlsen Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEI
Date Initiated2018-05-11
Date Terminated2019-04-15
Product Quantity71,890 devices
Reason for Recall
Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.
Firm Action
Symmetry initiated their recall via Urgent Medical Device Recall notices on 05/11/2018 sending faxes to accounts, as applicable; and, will also send the Notice via US certified mail, with return receipt requested, and will also send the Notice via e-mail to those customers for which it has a valid e-mail address (as applicable).
All customers were asked to quarantine any products that reflect a breach of the seal area or any products that they do not wish to inspect immediately and promptly call (800) 251-3000 for a return material authorization (RMA) number to support the return of the impacted Products.
All customers outside of the United States (OUS) will be provided with the Notice via postal mail and through Symmetrys Distributors in each country and requested to quarantine immediately and promptly call Symmetry's Distributors to support the return of any products that have a breach of the seal area or which the customer does not wish to inspect.
Appropriate notifications will be sent to Health Authorities in Canada, European Union, and other countries that require notification of this recall.
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution
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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