FDA recall Z-0507-2018

Microline Surgical, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

The ReNew Reusable Grasper and Dissector Tips are to be used with the ReNew Laparoscopic Handpieces and they are indicated for cutting, grasping, dissecting, and coagulation of tissue in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Reason for recall

The heat-shrink insulation tube may split during autoclave sterilization/re-sterilization. If a split occurs, the heat-shrink could fall off during a surgical procedure and if cautery is needed, there is a potential for burn due to insulation failure.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-US (Nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Argentina, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay & Vietnam.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-07-13
Report date
2018-02-14
Termination date
2020-02-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Beverly, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0507-2018