Recall Z-1200-2021— Somatex Medical Technologies GMBH

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Somatex Medical Technologies GMBH, initiated 2021-02-03, terminated 2022-01-13. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Thread-like wire marker. Reason: This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragments are not removed during the procedure and stays inside the patient's body..

Recalling firm
Somatex Medical Technologies GMBH
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2021-02-03
Terminated
2022-01-13
Firm location
Berlin, Germany

Product description

Thread-like wire marker

Reason for recall

This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragments are not removed during the procedure and stays inside the patient's body.

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