FDA recall Z-2263-2018

Product

Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22

Reason for recall

During a retrospective review of sterilization records, TriMed has determined that evidence of quarterly dose audits/verification required to comply with the regulations could not be found. Sterilization records indicate that all lots of staples were irradiated to at least the defined dose. There is a risk that this issue could result in patient infection if not properly sterilized.

Distribution

U.S.: IL, UT, PA, NJ, WA, TX, NV, CA, NC, MS, KS, MO, MN, FL; OUS: Australia and Sweden

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2018-04-13

Report date

2018-06-27

Termination date

2021-01-22

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Santa Clarita, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2263-2018