Events

Recall of Device Recall SavaryGilliard Dilator

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

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
    34326
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0441-06
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-01-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-01-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2006-04-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=43536
  • 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
    Dilator, Esophageal - Product Code KNQ
  • Reason
    The dilator size does not match the label on the product and product packaging.
  • Action
    A recall letter was issued to the consignees on 1/5/06 requesting return of the product. The letter also requested a sub-recall if the product had been further distributed.

Device

Device Recall SavaryGilliard Dilator
  • Model / Serial
    Lot W2048624
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Canada and Australia
  • Product Description
    SGD-12-70 Savary-Gilliard Dilator - Diameter: 12MM./36 FR. Length: 70 CM Reusable
  • Manufacturer
    Cook Endoscopy

Manufacturer

Cook Endoscopy
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cook Endoscopy, 5951 Grassy Creek Blvd, Winston Salem NC 27105-1206
  • Source
    USFDA