FDA recall record

Instrumed International A uterine tenaculum is a hook-like instrument used to seize and hold recall — FDA Z-0532-2015

The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and…

Class IIclassification
Z-0532-2015official record ID
Dec 17, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0532-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmInstrumed International, Inc.
Report dateDec 17, 2014
Recall initiation dateSep 8, 2014
Quantity26 tenaculum hooks
LocationSchaumburg, IL, United States

Official product description

A uterine tenaculum is a hook-like instrument used to seize and hold the cervix or fundus sold under the CareFusion, Teleflex Medical, Symmetry Surgical brand names. A uterine tenaculum is a hook-like instrument used to seize and hold the cervix or fundus.

Why the product was recalled

The reason these devices are being withdrawn from the market by Instrumed is that Instrumed did not market these devices prior to September 26, 1976, and therefore, does not meet all FDA requirements to market the devices as "Pre-Amendment" devices.

Distribution information

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, FL, IL, KS, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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