Recall Z-0183-2014 · GCJ Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery

Applied Medical Resources Corp

Applied Medical's Inzii 12/15mm Retrieval System. Applieds Inzii Tissue Retrieval Bag, Model Number CD004, is classified as a Class II device. It was cleared to market via 510(k) filing K060051. The retrieval bag is a disposable specimen retrieval bag intended for use as receptacle for the collection of tissue, organs, and calculi during laparoscopic procedures. Applieds CD004 has a shelf life of

Date	Jan 24, 2014 (initiated Oct 21, 2013)
Status	Terminated
Reason	Applied Medical is conducting a voluntary recall of the Inzii 12/15mm retrieval system. During shipment, the retrieval system packaging has the potential to become punctured with small holes, which could compromise the sterile barrier. The likelihood of this situation to occur and result in patient harm is highly unlikely; however, out of an abundance of caution for patient safety and a commitmen
Root cause	Package design/selection
Action	Customer notifications of the recall began the week of 10/21/2013 via UPS overnight with letters requesting that all affected products be returned to Applied. The notification letter is dated October 21, 2013 and titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL". The notification was accompanied by a Recall Notification Confirmation Form. The letter informed customers of the recall by providing the product description with codes (Model and Lot Numbers). reason for the recall, actions to take and contact information.
Quantity	29,506 units
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Pol
FDA record	Open on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K060051

SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
Applied Medical Resources Corp., Jan 19, 2006