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Terminated

Genicon, RX Only, Sterile EO. Genicon 6869 Stapoint Court, Suite 114 Winter Park, FL U.S.A. 32792. EC REP Genicon Europe, Ltd. 44 Airedale Avenue, Chiswick London U.K. W4 2NW. Catalog Number 700-005-010, 5MM. A suction irrigation device. This device is used in conjunction with an insufflator during laparoscopic surgery to provide suction and irrigation to the surgical site. The suction irrigation product contains a trumpet valve handpiece that fits into either the left or right hand. The double sealing valve system provides operation of the suction and irrigation functions while preventing fluid leakage.

FDA Recall Z-1956-2009 · Posted 2009-07-02

Recalling FirmGenico, Inc., dba Genicon
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGCY
Date Initiated2008-05-08
Date Terminated2009-10-01
Product Quantity2,790

Reason for Recall

Genicon is recalling the Genicon Disposable Suction Irrigation 5mm 700-005-010 and 10mm 700-005-005 Tube Sets. The caps on the trumpet valves of the devices could fall off, resulting in the malfunction of the Suction Irrigation Device.

Firm Action

All four consignees were contacted by email and fax on May 8, 2008. Wholesalers were requested to forward copies of Genicon's recall letter dated May 8, 2009 and response form to their customers. Instructions for product return was provided. Direct questions about the recall to Genicon by calling 407-657-4851 (in United States) or 0118 930 5333 (in United Kingdom).

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution -- US (MO and IA), United Kingdom, Netherlands and United Arab Republic.

Official Source

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

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