Recall Z-2310-2017 ยท KOA Surgical Instruments, G-U, Manual (And Accessories)
Cook Inc.
Willscher Vas Reapproximator Set, Surgical Instrument, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages. Used to stabilize the vas ends during microscopic vasovasostomy.
| Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | COOK Medical is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple products because the reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficient detailed information for the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of these products. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | The firm, Cook Medical, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 26, 2017 to its customers. Letters were mailed to customers via courier on April 28, 2017. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to: examine your inventory immediately to identify and quarantine affected products; complete and return the required Acknowledgment and Receipt form (even if you do not have affected product) via fax (812.339.7316) or email (fieldactionsna@cookmedical.com); return and discard any affected products, and Immediately report an |
| Quantity | 327 lots, 364 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.