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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 5, 2014

Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container. Sterilization container systems manufactured and distributed under the following names: Small Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8731, 270mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8732, 270mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODM

The Quad-Lock Sterilization Container System may not maintain an effective sterile barrier.

Recall #
Z-0833-2014
Affected scope
2,991 units
Initiated
December 5, 2013
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Symmetry Medical/SSI recalled Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container. Sterilization container sy… - a moderate-severity action.

Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container. Sterilization container sy… was recalled by Symmetry Medical/SSI in February 5, 2014. Reason: The Quad-Lock Sterilization Container System may not maintain an effective sterile barrier.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0833-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Symmetry Medical/SSI issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Quad-Lock Sterilization Container System may not maintain an effective sterile barrier..

Moderate
severity level
3K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 5, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0833-2014 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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

Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container. Sterilization container systems manufactured and distributed under the following names: Small Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8731, 270mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8732, 270mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8733, 270mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8734, 270mm x 270mm x 200mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8735, 270mm x 270mm x 260mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8744, 270mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8745, 270mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8746, 270mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8747, 270mm x 270mm x 200mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8748, 270mm x 270mm x 260mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Grey Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8950, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Yellow Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8951, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Green Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8952, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Blue Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8953, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Red Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8954, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Black Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8955, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Medium Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8736, 440mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8737, 440mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8738, 440mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8749, 440mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8750, 440mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8751, 440mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Grey Medium 4 Latch, REF 50-8956, 445mm x 279mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Yellow Medium 4 Latch, REF 50-8957, 445mm x 279mm, QTY: 1,

Reason for recall

The Quad-Lock Sterilization Container System may not maintain an effective sterile barrier.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0833-2014
Date reported February 5, 2014
Date initiated December 5, 2013
Recalling firm Symmetry Medical/SSI
Firm location Antioch, TN
Affected scope 2,991 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and PR; and Internationally to: Italy, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UK, China, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Colombia, Korea, and Chile.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2,991 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container. Sterilization container systems manufactured and distributed under the following names: Small Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8731, 270mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8732, 270mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8733, 270mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8734, 270mm x 270mm x 200mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8735, 270mm x 270mm x 260mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8744, 270mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8745, 270mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8746, 270mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8747, 270mm x 270mm x 200mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Small Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8748, 270mm x 270mm x 260mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Grey Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8950, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Yellow Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8951, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Green Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8952, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Blue Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8953, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Red Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8954, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Black Small 4 Latch, REF 50-8955, 280mm x 276mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Medium Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8736, 440mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8737, 440mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8738, 440mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8749, 440mm x 270mm x 100mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8750, 440mm x 270mm x 135mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Medium Non-Perforated Bottom, REF 50-8751, 440mm x 270mm x 150mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Grey Medium 4 Latch, REF 50-8956, 445mm x 279mm, QTY: 1, Symmetry Surgical, Inc., Symmetry and CODMAN brands, QUAD-LOCK Sterilization Container Lid Yellow Medium 4 Latch, REF 50-8957, 445mm x 279mm, QTY: 1,. Recalled by Symmetry Medical/SSI. Units affected: 2,991 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The Quad-Lock Sterilization Container System may not maintain an effective sterile barrier.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0833-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and PR; and Internationally to: Italy, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UK, China, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Colombia, Korea, and Chile..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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