Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0795-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Lumenis Limited |
| Report date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 2, 2013 |
| Quantity | 931 units |
| Location | Yokneam, Israel |
Official product description
The Lumenis VersaCut Tissue Morcellator Product Usage: is intended for use under direct or endoscopic visualization for the morcellation and removal of dissected tissue during pelviscopic, laparoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical procedures whenever access to the surgical site is limited.
Why the product was recalled
Lumenis Ltd is recalling certain models of VersaCut Morcellator devices to perform corrective labeling as a result of three reported events of air embolism secondary to incorrect reversal tubing system hook-up.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including: CA, WI, NC, FL, PA, IN, NM, NJ, IA, WA, OH, FL, MD, MA, WY, NY, AZ, NH, MN, TN, OK, KY, TX, AK, MI, VT. Internationally: Japan, Nepal, India, UK, South Korea, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, China, Canada, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Egypt, Mexico, Bulgaria, Utd. Arab, Emir., Poland, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Qatar, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Malaysia, Portugal, France, Argentina, Singapore, Romania, Chile, Colombia, Switzerland, Bahrain, Brazil, Serbia/Montenero, Taiwan, Israel, Indonesia, Peru, Pakistan, Nepal, Belarus, Latvia, Sri Lanka, Russian Fed, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Belgium, and Denmark.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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