Recall Z-2534-2020— Dufner Instrumente GmbH

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Dufner Instrumente GmbH, initiated 2020-06-03, terminated 2021-01-21. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures Reference Number: 18044-23. Reason: Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury.

Recalling firm
Dufner Instrumente GmbH
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2020-06-03
Terminated
2021-01-21
Firm location
Tuttlingen, Germany

Product description

DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures Reference Number: 18044-23

Reason for recall

Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury

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