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DIAMOND-FLEX CIRCULAR RETRACTOR, ANGLED, 40MM 5MM, Product… recallZ-2212-2016 · Carefusion 2200 Inc · initiated Jul 1, 2016

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in July 2016

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Carefusion 2200 Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

BD, formerly CareFusion, has identified a potential risk associated with a weld failure which could result in the wire protruding thru the tip of the instrument when articulated. If this failure were to occur while in use in a procedure it has the potential to damages tissue or organs

FDA root cause category: Material/Component Contamination

What the company is doing

BD, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device/ Safety Alert/Recall Notification" letter dated 6/30/2016 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to return the affected units, along with the enclosed CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM to: BD formerly CareFusion, 75 North Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061 Attn: Customer Advocacy; to expedite the correction process and acknowledge receipt of the notification. The firm will issue a credit upon receipt of the returned affected product. For questions and support 1-800-323-9088 Prompt 3 or email: [email protected].

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2212-2016
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 1, 2016
Posted by the FDA
Jul 22, 2016
Recalling firm
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Quantity
10
Product code
GCJ
FDA submissions
K092684
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US, including the states of WA and MD; and, the country of Japan.

Product description

DIAMOND-FLEX CIRCULAR RETRACTOR, ANGLED, 40MM 5MM, Product Code 89-6114, Lot Code(s): 878971; 879366; 879404, and Date Code: C16. Designed to retract or elevate organs and tissue to provide better visualization access.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Product Code 89-6114, Lot Code(s): 878971; 879366; 879404, and Date Code: C16

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under K092684 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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