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American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley recalls Tool, StripperW/BLD, 10S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket of
Recalled July 29, 2015 · FDA recall Z-2173-2015 · American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Hazard
validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products · FDA Class II
Units
16,710 total affected devices
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of: Argentina France Morocco, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Greece, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Guatemala, Norway, Switzerland, Bolivia, India, Panama, Thailand, Brazil, Ireland, Peru, Turkey, Canada, Israel, Poland, United Kingdom, Chile, Italy, Portugal, United States, Colombia, Korea, Qatar, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Romania, Finland, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
Description
validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products
Product
Tool, StripperW/BLD, 10S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding to the Endostat or SureFlex Fiber core diameter size.
Manufacturer(s)
American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →