FDA recall record

Cook LapSac Surgical Tissue Pouch recall — FDA Z-1830-2015

Includes Information not stated in the intended use.

Class IIclassification
Z-1830-2015official record ID
Jul 1, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1830-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCook Inc.
Report dateJul 1, 2015
Recall initiation dateMay 14, 2015
Quantity123,184 devices were distributed in commerce
LocationBloomington, IN, United States

Official product description

LapSac Surgical Tissue Pouch. The current intended use for the LapSac Surgical Tissue Pouch is for isolating tissue during, or prior to, surgical removal and/or morcellation. The device is a reinforced pouch with an inner liner and drawstring closure. The device may be used to isolate tissue and/or act as a containment system during surgery. It is provided in a variety of sizes and has applications in the Urology, Surgery, and Reproductive Health business units.

Why the product was recalled

Includes Information not stated in the intended use.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including PR and to the states of: AZ, AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, ME, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NM, OH,OK,OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY., and to the countries of : China, Korea, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, India and Colombia.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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