FDA recall record

Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits recall — FDA Z-0419-2015

All packages of Falope Ring Band Applicator kits are being recalled due to compromises in sterile packaging that could be associated with bacterial…

Class IIclassification
Z-0419-2015official record ID
Dec 3, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0419-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGyrus Acmi, Inc.
Report dateDec 3, 2014
Recall initiation dateOct 21, 2014
Quantity74,792 units
LocationSouthborough, MA, United States

Official product description

Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable Trocan). Sterile EO. Single Use Only. The disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator is a sterile, two-band, dual-incision instrument. The two-band applicator enables the physician to occlude both Fallopian tubes without removing the applicator from the abdominal cavity. The Falope-Ring Band and Applicator Kits are indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception).

Why the product was recalled

All packages of Falope Ring Band Applicator kits are being recalled due to compromises in sterile packaging that could be associated with bacterial contamination that might lead to patient infection.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Canada, Vietnam, and Europe

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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