ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0295-2011 ยท LTI Implant, Intragastric For Morbid Obesity

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band-C Product Code RLZB32, Lot #: ZJMBP7, ZJMBP8, ZJMBP9, ZJMBRB, ZJNBB6, ZJNBB7, ZJNBB8, ZJNBB9, ZJNBF5, ZJNBGM, ZJNBGN, ZJNBGP, ZJNBGR, ZJNBK4, ZJNBK5, ZJNBNH, ZJPBF3, ZKBBB8, ZKBBB9, ZKBBCB, ZKBBCM, ZKBBGF, ZKBBGG, ZKBBGH, ZKBBJR, ZKBBJT, ZKBBL0, ZKBBL1, ZKBBL2, ZKBBLY, ZKBBLZ, ZKBBMT, ZKBBN0, ZKBBNZ, ZKCBBH, ZKCBBJ, ZKCBC8, ZKCBC9, ZKCBDY, ZKCBHY, ZKCBHZ, ZKCBKK, ZK

DateNov 2, 2010 (initiated Sep 27, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe Tubing Strain Relief component of the Injection Port may detach from the Locking Connector, and migrate from its original position on the Locking Connector. This may result in: Tubing Strain Relief migrating on the Tubing; Kinking of the Tubing resulting in difficulty/inability to adjust the fluid volume within the Band; or a free foreign body in the abdominal wall or abdominal (peritoneal) ca
Root causeOther
ActionEthicon Endo-Surgery issued an Urgent : Devoced Recall Event 2240 letter dated October 8, 2010 to all consignees identifying the affected devices and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed: DO NOTt use product from the affected lots, but implanted devices do not need to be removed as part of this recall. Examine inventory and remove the affected product. If they DO have the affected product, complete the Business Reply Form, keeping a copy for records, and place the original form in the box with the product to be returned, affix the pre-printed label, and return to Stericycle. If they
Quantity33,599 pieces
DistributionWorldwide Distribution: USA including the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV, and the following countri
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