PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Thread-like wire marker

Reported: March 17, 2021 Initiated: February 3, 2021 #Z-1200-2021

Product Description

Thread-like wire marker

Reason for Recall

This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragments are not removed during the procedure and stays inside the patient's body.

Details

Units Affected
196 pieces
Distribution
Domestic: Mo, NJ, OH
Location
Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Thread-like wire marker. Recalled by Somatex Medical Technologies GMBH. Units affected: 196 pieces.
Why was this product recalled?
This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragments are not removed during the procedure and stays inside the patient's body.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 17, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1200-2021.