FDA recall record

Somatex Medical Technologies GMBH Thread-like wire marker recall — FDA Z-1200-2021

This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a…

Class IIclassification
Z-1200-2021official record ID
Mar 17, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1200-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSomatex Medical Technologies GMBH
Report dateMar 17, 2021
Recall initiation dateFeb 3, 2021
Quantity196 pieces
LocationBerlin, Germany

Official product description

Thread-like wire marker

Why the product was recalled

This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragments are not removed during the procedure and stays inside the patient's body.

Distribution information

Domestic: Mo, NJ, OH

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

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

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