Recall Z-2291-2012 ยท GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Standard PTFE Coated Needle with Extended Insulation 2.75 (6.99cm) Length***Reorder: ES0013M***Contents: 1 Each***SINGLE USE ONLY**latexfree***RX Only***STERILE EO***www.medline.com Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc. MEDLINE is a registered trademark of Medline Industries, Inc. 1-800-MEDLINE***Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Made in USA.***" Part # ES
| Date | Aug 28, 2012 (initiated Jun 16, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Unimed Surgical Products, Inc. issued a Medical Device Removal letter dated June 4, 2010 to Medline Industries, Inc. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Medline was instructed to quarantine any undistributed product and notify its customers of the recall. For further information, contact Unimed Surgical Product, Inc. by phone 800-531-2627 or FAX 800-886-1225. |
| Quantity | 1800 each |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution - including the state of IL. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |