FDA Devices recall · Reported November 11, 2020
TroClose 1200 - Product Usage: intended for use in a variety of gynecologic, general and urologic endoscopic procedures, to create and maintain a port of entry and to facilitate the delivery of absorbable sutures and anchors through soft tissues of the body during endoscopic / laparoscopic surgery. The trocar may be used with or without visualization for primary and secondary insertions. It is comprised of a single patient use, bladeless Obturator designed to allow penetration and positioning at
Endotoxin test results found above the acceptable levels in LAL test (above 20EU/device).
Gordian Surgical recalled TroClose 1200 - Product Usage: intended for use in a variety of gynecologic, general and … - a moderate-severity action.
TroClose 1200 - Product Usage: intended for use in a variety of gynecologic, general and … was recalled by Gordian Surgical in November 11, 2020. Reason: Endotoxin test results found above the acceptable levels in LAL test (above 20EU/device).. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0398-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Gordian Surgical issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Endotoxin test results found above the acceptable levels in LAL test (above 20EU/device)..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 11, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0398-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
TroClose 1200 - Product Usage: intended for use in a variety of gynecologic, general and urologic endoscopic procedures, to create and maintain a port of entry and to facilitate the delivery of absorbable sutures and anchors through soft tissues of the body during endoscopic / laparoscopic surgery. The trocar may be used with or without visualization for primary and secondary insertions. It is comprised of a single patient use, bladeless Obturator designed to allow penetration and positioning at the required site within the abdomen, and several single use Cannulas, which serve as working channels for the procedure. The Cannulas are pre-loaded with two synthetic absorbable sutures, each attached to a synthetic absorbable anchor. The deployment of the anchors and sutures is achieved by utilizing a mechanism within the Obturator. The Cannula is 115 mm long and is compatible for use with laparoscopic devices of 5 - 12 mm outer diameter.
Reason for recall
Endotoxin test results found above the acceptable levels in LAL test (above 20EU/device).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0398-2021 |
| Date reported | November 11, 2020 |
| Date initiated | September 22, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Gordian Surgical |
| Firm location | Misgav, N/A |
| Affected scope | 300 total devices |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Texas and Michigan. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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