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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Willscher Vas Reapproximator Plate, Surgical Instrument, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages. Used to stabilize the vas ends during microscopic vasovasostomy.

Reported: June 14, 2017 Initiated: May 1, 2017 #Z-2312-2017

Product Description

Willscher Vas Reapproximator Plate, Surgical Instrument, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages. Used to stabilize the vas ends during microscopic vasovasostomy.

Reason for Recall

COOK Medical is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple products because the reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficient detailed information for the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of these products.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cook Inc.
Units Affected
327 lots
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Location
Bloomington, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Willscher Vas Reapproximator Plate, Surgical Instrument, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages. Used to stabilize the vas ends during microscopic vasovasostomy.. Recalled by Cook Inc.. Units affected: 327 lots.
Why was this product recalled?
COOK Medical is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple products because the reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficient detailed information for the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of these products.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 14, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2312-2017.