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قطاع الأجهزة الطبية
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National Center for Medical Devices Reporting
المركز الوطني لبلاغات الأجهزة والمنتجات الطبية
NCAR Recall
Reference Number: mdprc 021 09 12 000
Date submitted: 9/3/2012
Manufacturer:Intuitive Surgical Inc
Device Type:Protector, surgical instrument, Tipp cover Accessory, 8mm MCS
Description:Microsurgical Instruments, Scissors, Surgical, Laparoscopic
Medical Device Identifier:PART NUMBERS: 400180-12; Tip Cover Accessory Version -12; Lot Nos.: M10111028, M10111201, M10111208, M10111214, M10120130, M10120207, M10120208, M10120312, M10120315, M10120317, M10120321, M10120329, M10120413, M10120419, M10120426, M10120430, M10120507, M10120510, M10120516, M10120601; Distributed beginning November 2011 and manufactured before July 27, 2012
Reason of Field Safety Corrective Action:The sealed edge was not formed uniformly, and pleats or creases were formed within the seal area of the pouch.
Remedy Action:1- Identify and segregate affected product. 2- Work with your Intuitive Surgical Representative to inspect individual Tip Cover pouches. 3- If defective product is identified, destroy and discard the individual pouch, and call Customer Service to receive credit.
Athorized Representative/Importer/Distributor:Gulf Medical Co., Jeddah, (02)6512828
Report Source:NCAR
Source Ref. Number:CH-2012-08-13-043
SFDA Comments:SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.
Attachments: IntuitiveSurgical (CH-2012-08-13-043).pdf