FDA recall record

Espiner Tissue Retrieval System-Eco-Sac Trocar 12mm Vol: 1200 ml EMP160ECO-US-5 recall — FDA Z-0444-2019

Label was incorrect. The label states that the volume of the retrieval bag was 1200ml, but it should state 1000ml

Class IIclassification
Z-0444-2019official record ID
Nov 21, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0444-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmEspiner Medical Ltd
Report dateNov 21, 2018
Recall initiation dateJun 20, 2018
Quantity230 units
LocationClevedon, United Kingdom

Official product description

Espiner Tissue Retrieval System-Eco-Sac Trocar 12mm Vol: 1200 ml EMP160ECO-US-5 (GTIN:5060358120367) Product Usage: Tissue Retrieval sac made from ripstop nylon. The EMP160ECO-US-5 is a semi-automatic sac, which incorporates a monofilament drawstring around the mouth of the bag, so that it can be pulled closed and removed from the body cavity.

Why the product was recalled

Label was incorrect. The label states that the volume of the retrieval bag was 1200ml, but it should state 1000ml

Distribution information

US Nationwide in the states of CA, IL, MT, NC, NJ,

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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