Events

Recall of Device Recall MYRINGOTOMY KNIFE DISPOSABLE, SICKLE BLADE FLAT HANDLE

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

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
    65255
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1439-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-05-24
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-05-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-05-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=118384
  • 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
    Instrument, ent manual surgical - Product Code LRC
  • Reason
    Lack of sterility assurance.
  • Action
    Cyrus ACMI notified their direct accounts of the recall by Priority Mail with delivery confirmation on May 24, 2013. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and immediately cease any further use of any affected product they may have, remove it from inventory, and quarantine it until they ship it back to the firm. For questions customers were instructed to contact their Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization so that they may return the product with no charge to them. Customers were asked to note on the enclosed questionnaire that they have received this information and fax it to 484-896-7128. For questions regarding this recall call 508-804-2739.

Device

Device Recall MYRINGOTOMY KNIFE DISPOSABLE, SICKLE BLADE FLAT HANDLE
  • Model / Serial
    JC477666
  • Product Classification
    Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and countries of: Canada and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    GYRUS ACMI, MYRINGOTOMY KNIFE DISPOSABLE, SICKLE BLADE FLAT HANDLE, REF 130715, Rx only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI, INC., 136 TURNPIKE ROAD, SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01722-2104 || Disposable myringotomy knife intended to perforate the tympanic membrane to allow the placement of a bent tube or to directly provide ventilation or drainage of the middle ear.
  • Manufacturer
    Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated

Manufacturer

Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
  • Manufacturer Address
    Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated, 136 Turnpike Road, Southborough MA 01772-2118
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Olympus Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA