Recall Z-2538-2016

Teleflex Medical · initiated March 24, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Weck EFx Classic Fascial Closure System, Rx Only, Sterile, The product is intended to facilitate placement and withdrawal of suture loops to repair port side defects following laparoscopic surgery

Codes / lots: Product Code EFXCT1 - Lot/Batch Nos. ML-000342, ML-000343, ML-000344, ML-000348, ML-000349; Product Code EFXSP1 - Lot/Batch Nos. ML-000345, ML-000347

Reason for recall

Incorrect expiration date was printed on the product label.

FDA-determined cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action taken

Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 24, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter requested that consignees check their stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products. To return affected product consignees were instructed to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, ATTN: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.

Details

Recall number
Z-2538-2016
Initiated
March 24, 2016
Terminated
September 25, 2020
Product code
HCF – Instrument, Ligature Passing And Knot Tying
Quantity
45
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to CA, CO, IA, KS, MD, MI, NY, NC, PA
Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC

Official FDA recall record