ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0253-04 ยท GWD Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test, Entamoeba Histolytica & Rel Sp

Power Medical Interventions

SurgAssist System Circular Stapler DLU 33mm

DateDec 19, 2003 (initiated Nov 20, 2003)
StatusTerminated
Reasonimproper staple formation or anvil jam
Root causeOther
ActionOn 11/20/03, the recalling firm sent recall notices via overnight carrier to all customers who have been shippped and/or sold the product. The recall notice requested the return of the devices.
Quantity350 units
DistributionThe products were shipped to medical facilities and sales representatives nationwide. The product was also shipped to distributors in the United Kingdom, France, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Spain, Portugal, and Sweden.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K032701SURGASSIST CIRCULAR STAPLER DIGITAL LOADING UNITS (CS21, CS25, CS29, CS33)
Power Medical Interventions, Inc., Sep 30, 2003