Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 25, 2020
FDA has informed Micro-Tech that the Elastic Traction Device is not appropriately classified as a Class I device and requires 510(k) clearance to be marketed in the US.
Micro-Tech Usa recalled Elastic Traction Device, 11mm Lower. UPN: ER56041 Reference Number: ETD-D-26-235-C-N - P… - a moderate-severity action.
Elastic Traction Device, 11mm Lower. UPN: ER56041 Reference Number: ETD-D-26-235-C-N - P… was recalled by Micro-Tech Usa in November 25, 2020. Reason: FDA has informed Micro-Tech that the Elastic Traction Device is not appropriately classified as a Class I dev…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0470-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Micro-Tech Usa issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-FDA has informed Micro-Tech that the Elastic Traction Device is not appropriately classified as a Class I dev….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0470-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0470-2021) was formally reported on November 25, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 5, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Micro-Tech Usa is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Ann Arbor, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 2420 pieces.
The documented reason for this recall is: FDA has informed Micro-Tech that the Elastic Traction Device is not appropriately classified as a Class I device and requires 510(k) clearance to be marketed in the US. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, IL, MA, MI, NY, OH, PR, TX, VA. No OUS distribution.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2420 pieces
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Elastic Traction Device, 11mm Lower. UPN: ER56041 Reference Number: ETD-D-26-235-C-N - Product Usage: indicated for use in flexible Endoscopy to provide retraction to assist in tissue resection, exposure, and removal of tissue within the gastrointestinal tract.
FDA has informed Micro-Tech that the Elastic Traction Device is not appropriately classified as a Class I device and requires 510(k) clearance to be marketed in the US.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0470-2021 |
| Date reported | November 25, 2020 |
| Date initiated | October 5, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Micro-Tech Usa |
| Firm location | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Affected scope | 2420 pieces |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, IL, MA, MI, NY, OH, PR, TX, VA. No OUS distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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