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Gyrus ACMI PKS Seal Open Forceps, model 3104PK, 9-3/4"… recallZ-0634-2010 · Gyrus ACMI Corporation · initiated Aug 18, 2009

Terminated All recalls posted in January 2010

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 Gyrus ACMI Corporation 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

Gyrus ACMI received complaints of a problem with 3103PK, 3104PK, 3105PK, 915000PK, 915005PK, 915010PK - Gyrus ACMI PKS Seal Open Forceps. The metal shim between the jaws may detach during the procedure and fall into the surgical field. The detached shim may be undetected and be left behind in the patient. This circumstance could subsequently cause complications. Further use of this product should cease, affected product should be removed from stockrooms and returned to Gyrus ACMI.

FDA root cause category: Environmental control

What the company is doing

An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter, dated 08/15/09 was sent to customers notifying them of the issue. The letter identified affected product, asked that they cease further use, remove affected devices from stockrooms, contact Gyrus ACMI customer service for a return goods authorization and return product to Gyrus ACMI at no charge. A reply form is also asked to be returned to Gyrus ACMI via fax. Questions and requests for a Return Goods Authorization are directed to Gyrus ACMI customer service at 1-888-524-7266.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0634-2010
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 18, 2009
Posted by the FDA
Jan 14, 2010
Recalling firm
Gyrus ACMI Corporation
Quantity
93,665 total (63,418 US, 30,247 OUS)
Product code
GEI
FDA submissions
K024286
Distribution
US and International distribution. OUS to Include: Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece , Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

Product description

Gyrus ACMI PKS Seal Open Forceps, model 3104PK, 9-3/4" angled. Sterile EO. The device is intended to be used with the PlasmaKinetic electrosurgical generator, software version 1.61 or greater required or the PlasmaKinetic with SuperPulse electrosurgical generator, software version 2.0 or greater or G400 electrosurgical generator. Gyrus ACMI, Inc., 136 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772-2104 USA.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

all lots

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K024286 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 53890).

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