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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Tourni-Cot - Universal, UDI 00855364004085, Model Number TCU, Non-pneumatic Tourniquet - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in surgery on fingers or toes to provide a blood-less field.

Reported: February 10, 2021 Initiated: December 28, 2020 #Z-0945-2021

Product Description

Tourni-Cot - Universal, UDI 00855364004085, Model Number TCU, Non-pneumatic Tourniquet - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in surgery on fingers or toes to provide a blood-less field.

Reason for Recall

A failure can occur if the user attempts to remove the device by partially snipping the edge and pulling on it. The device may tear into two pieces with a portion remaining in place, which can continue to constrict the vessels. This type of failure can result in digit ischemia.

Details

Recalling Firm
Mar-Med Co
Units Affected
52,000
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Location
Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tourni-Cot - Universal, UDI 00855364004085, Model Number TCU, Non-pneumatic Tourniquet - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in surgery on fingers or toes to provide a blood-less field.. Recalled by Mar-Med Co. Units affected: 52,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A failure can occur if the user attempts to remove the device by partially snipping the edge and pulling on it. The device may tear into two pieces with a portion remaining in place, which can continue to constrict the vessels. This type of failure can result in digit ischemia.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 10, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0945-2021.