Events

Recall of BiPolar Vaporization Electrodes

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    66457
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0145-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-09-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-04-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122427
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Resectoscope - Product Code FJL
  • Reason
    Richard wolf medical instrument corporation recieved a complaint stating that a 4630024 vaporization electrode was packaged in a 4630022 pouch.
  • Action
    The firm, Richard Wolf, sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated September 16, 2013, to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect their inventory of vaporization electrodes from lot 426111, contact Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation at 800-323-9653 x 344 or ext 225 or ext. 380 to inform Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation if the customer has or does not have any devices from this lot, return the affected devices with the return authorization provided by Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation for credit, and complete and return the attached Recall Response form via fax to: 847-913-0924; email: dclark@richardwolfusa.com; or mailed to: Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation, 353 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3110. Customers who require urgent replacement of the affected devices can contact their customer service representative for replacement. If you have any questions, call 800-323-9653 x 344.

Device

BiPolar Vaporization Electrodes
  • Model / Serial
    *** Individual Units ***  Product Code: 4630022 (single);  Lot: 426111;  Expiration Date: 2016/06;  *** Cartons ***  Product Code: 46300223 (box of 3);  Lot: 426111;  Expiration Date: 2016/06;
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: US including states of: CA, GA, IL, KY, LA, MI, MD, NY, OR, TX, VA and Puerto Rico.
  • Product Description
    Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022; for S(a)line resectoscopes; Vaporization electrode, sterite; 4mm telescope 30 25 / 12: only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.; LOT 426111; 2011/06; 2016/06; STERILE; RICHARD WOLF; || Cartons of 3 units labeled in part: REF 46300223; Vaporization electrode, sterile; 4mm telescope 30/25/12; only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.; Lot 426111; 2011/06; 2016/06; STERILE; RICHARD WOLF || S(a)line Resectoscopes are used for endoscopically controlled removal (ablation) of tissue using 0.9% NaCl solution (saline) as the irrigation medium. It can also be used for monopolar resection if necessary.
  • Manufacturer
    Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

Manufacturer

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., 353 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills IL 60061-3110
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Richard Und Annemarie Wolf Stiftung
  • Source
    USFDA