Recall Z-1953-2018— Genesee BioMedical, Inc.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Genesee BioMedical, Inc., initiated 2018-02-26. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Sternal Valve Retractors With Atrial and Aortic Rakes; Models SRCL-1, SRCL-AR, SRLP-1, SRLP-AR, ATR-1, ATR-AR, CSR-1 and CSR-AR. For use in cardiac surgery.. Reason: Failure in a retractor blade due to corrosion. In the area of the blade where the bearing/button meets the blade body, corrosion can form, weakening the welded joint and may cause the bearing/button to break..

Recalling firm
Genesee BioMedical, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2018-02-26
Firm location
Denver, CO, United States

Product description

Sternal Valve Retractors With Atrial and Aortic Rakes; Models SRCL-1, SRCL-AR, SRLP-1, SRLP-AR, ATR-1, ATR-AR, CSR-1 and CSR-AR. For use in cardiac surgery.

Reason for recall

Failure in a retractor blade due to corrosion. In the area of the blade where the bearing/button meets the blade body, corrosion can form, weakening the welded joint and may cause the bearing/button to break.

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