Events

Recall of Device Recall Monopolar Cord

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

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
    80080
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1943-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-05-11
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=164430
  • 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
    Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
  • Reason
    Products may encroach into the sterile pouch seal thereby increasing the risk of the seal being compromised.
  • Action
    Symmetry initiated their recall via Urgent Medical Device Recall notices on 05/11/2018 sending faxes to accounts, as applicable; and, will also send the Notice via US certified mail, with return receipt requested, and will also send the Notice via e-mail to those customers for which it has a valid e-mail address (as applicable). All customers were asked to quarantine any products that reflect a breach of the seal area or any products that they do not wish to inspect immediately and promptly call (800) 251-3000 for a return material authorization (RMA) number to support the return of the impacted Products. All customers outside of the United States (OUS) will be provided with the Notice via postal mail and through Symmetrys Distributors in each country and requested to quarantine immediately and promptly call Symmetry's Distributors to support the return of any products that have a breach of the seal area or which the customer does not wish to inspect. Appropriate notifications will be sent to Health Authorities in Canada, European Union, and other countries that require notification of this recall.

Device

Device Recall Monopolar Cord
  • Model / Serial
    all codes
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Symmetry Olsen monopolar cord: || (a) Monopolar Cord, 1/8" Diameter Pin, TUR Connector, 10' (3.0m), REF 92002, QTY 50 || (b) Monopolar Cord, Bovie to 90o Female Pin, 10' (3.0m), REF 40-2106, QTY 10 || (c) Monopolar Cord, Bovie to 90o Female Pin, 10' (3.0m), REF 40-2110, QTY 10 || Designed to bring high frequency electrical power from the electrosurgical generator to the active.
  • Manufacturer
    Olsen Medical

Manufacturer

Olsen Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Olsen Medical, 3230 Commerce Center Pl, Louisville KY 40211-1900
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Olsen Medical Llc
  • Source
    USFDA