Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 10, 2013
-90 Degree L-Hook Tip Arthroscopic Electrode, for use with 7205440 Switchpen, (Blue) 170mm. Ref. 7205441 Lot 122502 -Acromioplasty Electrode (Grey) 6.5" x 165mm. Ref. C5012A Lot 122288 -CAPSure 30 ArthroWand, CW, 30 Degree Shaft Angle, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. AC 1830-01 Lot 122494 -Coblator II Evac 70 Xtra Plasma Wand, w/Integrated Saline Line & Integrated Cable. Ref. EIC 5872-01 Lot 122295, 122308, 122626, 122325, -Coblator II, ENT ReFlex Ultra 45 w/Integrated Cable, (Blue). Ref. EIC 48
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
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Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. recalled -90 Degree L-Hook Tip Arthroscopic Electrode, for use with 7205440 Switchpen, (Blue) 170m… - a moderate-severity action.
-90 Degree L-Hook Tip Arthroscopic Electrode, for use with 7205440 Switchpen, (Blue) 170m… was recalled by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. in July 10, 2013. Reason: The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point wh…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1628-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point wh….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 447 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 10, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1628-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1628-2013) was formally reported on July 10, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 3, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Redmond, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as 447 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
447 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
-90 Degree L-Hook Tip Arthroscopic Electrode, for use with 7205440 Switchpen, (Blue) 170mm. Ref. 7205441 Lot 122502 -Acromioplasty Electrode (Grey) 6.5" x 165mm. Ref. C5012A Lot 122288 -CAPSure 30 ArthroWand, CW, 30 Degree Shaft Angle, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. AC 1830-01 Lot 122494 -Coblator II Evac 70 Xtra Plasma Wand, w/Integrated Saline Line & Integrated Cable. Ref. EIC 5872-01 Lot 122295, 122308, 122626, 122325, -Coblator II, ENT ReFlex Ultra 45 w/Integrated Cable, (Blue). Ref. EIC 4845-01 Lot 122651, 122419, 122671, 122633 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories. -CoVac 50, Suction ArthroWand, w/Integrated Cable, (White/Grey). Ref. ASC 2530-01 Lot 122483, 122745 -CoVac 70, ICW ArthroWand 70 angle 3.0mm. Ref. ASC 3730-01 Lot 122483, -Eliminator, Right Angle ArthroWand (Beige). Ref. A 1345-01 Lot 122446 -Eliminator, Right Angle ArthroWand, 90 Degree w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 4.5mm. Ref. AC 1345-01 Lot 122494, 122446 -ENT Coblator II PROcise XP Wand, w/Integrated Cable, Suction & Saline, (Blue). Ref. EIC 8872-01 Lot 122651, 122762 -Ligament Chisel Probe,Curved w/Integrated Cable, (Grey/Green). Ref. 7209647 Lot 122512 -LightWave Suction Ablator, 90 Degree, Hand Control, Multi-Angle, (Blue/White) 4.5mm x 142mm. Ref. IA-2000-S Lot 122512 -Lo-Pro 90 Degree ArthroWand, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.6mm. Ref. AC1336-01 Lot 122654, 122325 -Meniscectomy Electrode, Standard Design (Grey) 165mm. Ref. C5010A Lot 122765 -MeniVac ArthroWand w/Suction, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. ASC 5500-01 Lot 122630, 122494 -Microblastor 30 Wand, 30 Degree, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 0.9mm Tip. Ref. AC 40500-01 Lot 122293 -Right Angle ArthroWand, 90 Degree, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.5mm. Ref. AC 1340-01 Lot 123044, 122673 -Saber 30 ArthroWand, 30 Degree, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. AC 4330-01 Lot 122630, 122494, 123044, 122283, 122765 -SAPHYRE II Bipolar Ablation Probe, w/suction, High Profile 50 Degree, (Pewter). Ref. 7210112 Lot 122734 -SERFAS ENERGY Hook Probe 3.5mm. Ref. 279-350-501 Lot 123266 -Small Joint ArthroWand, Short Bevel 35, w/Integrated Cable, Suction (Grey/White) 2.3mm. Ref. AC 2823-01 Lot 122494, 122663 -StarVac ArthroWand, Short Bevel 35, w/Integrated Cable, Suction (Grey)5.5mm. Ref. ASC 4251-01 Lot 122630, 122593, 122483, 123044, 122283, 122595 -Super MultiVac 50, 50 Degree, w/Suction and Integrated Cable, (Grey/Black) 3.0mm. Ref. ASC 4830-01 Lot 122029, 123044, 122663 -Super TurboVac 90, 90 Degree Suction ArthroWand, (White/Grey) 3.5mm. Ref. ASC 4250-01 Lot 122029,122654, 122651, 122427, 122630, 122494, 122626, 122745, 122293, 122663, 122325, 122765 -TAC-C II Probe, w/Integrated Cable, (Blue/Grey). Ref. 7209628 Lot 122486 -TriStar 50 Suction ArthroWand, 50 Degree w/Integrated Cable, (White/Grey). Ref. ASC 4630-01 Lot 122283 -Turbinate, Tissue Coagulating Electrode, (White). Ref. 1120-4110-01 Lot 122486 -VAPR Hook Electrode W/Integrated Handpiece 3.5mm. Ref. 227305 Lot 122288, 122466 -VAPR LD, Suction Electrode, Large Diameter (Blue) 4.0mm. Ref. 225360 Lot 122512 -VAPR Premiere50-, w/Integrated Cable, Suction, (Black/White) 3.0mm. Ref. 227504 Lot 122029, 122455 -VAPR Premiere90 w/Suction tion, Integrated Cable, (Black/White) 3.3mm. Ref. 227204 Lot 122029, 122446, 122466, 122306, 122435, 122293, -VAPR S90 Suction Electrode, w/Integrated Cable, (Black/White). Ref. 225370 Lot 122577, 122455, 122593, 122288, 122466, 122589, 122356, 122639, 122325, 122318 -VAPR Side Effect Electrode (Blue) 3.5mm. Ref. 225301 Lot 122512 -VAPR Side Effect Electrode, w/Integrated Handpiece 3.5mm. Ref. 227301 Lot 122288, 122356, -VAPR Wedge Electrode (Short,) w/Integrated Cable (Black/White) 2.3mm x 85 mm. Ref. 227213 Lot 122409 -VAPR Wedge Electrode, w/Integrated Cable (Black/White) 2.3mm. Ref. 227203 Lot 122486, 122639 -VAPR Angled, Side Effect Electrode (Blue) 3.5mm. Ref. 225302 Lot 122512 -Vulcan Sa
Reason for recall
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1628-2013 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. |
| Firm location | Redmond, OR |
| Affected scope | 447 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
-90 Degree L-Hook Tip Arthroscopic Electrode, for use with 7205440 Switchpen, (Blue) 170mm. Ref. 7205441 Lot 122502 -Acromioplasty Electrode (Grey) 6.5" x 165mm. Ref. C5012A Lot 122288 -CAPSure 30 ArthroWand, CW, 30 Degree Shaft Angle, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. AC 1830-01 Lot 122494 -Coblator II Evac 70 Xtra Plasma Wand, w/Integrated Saline Line & Integrated Cable. Ref. EIC 5872-01 Lot 122295, 122308, 122626, 122325, -Coblator II, ENT ReFlex Ultra 45 w/Integrated Cable, (Blue). Ref. EIC 4845-01 Lot 122651, 122419, 122671, 122633 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories. -CoVac 50, Suction ArthroWand, w/Integrated Cable, (White/Grey). Ref. ASC 2530-01 Lot 122483, 122745 -CoVac 70, ICW ArthroWand 70 angle 3.0mm. Ref. ASC 3730-01 Lot 122483, -Eliminator, Right Angle ArthroWand (Beige). Ref. A 1345-01 Lot 122446 -Eliminator, Right Angle ArthroWand, 90 Degree w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 4.5mm. Ref. AC 1345-01 Lot 122494, 122446 -ENT Coblator II PROcise XP Wand, w/Integrated Cable, Suction & Saline, (Blue). Ref. EIC 8872-01 Lot 122651, 122762 -Ligament Chisel Probe,Curved w/Integrated Cable, (Grey/Green). Ref. 7209647 Lot 122512 -LightWave Suction Ablator, 90 Degree, Hand Control, Multi-Angle, (Blue/White) 4.5mm x 142mm. Ref. IA-2000-S Lot 122512 -Lo-Pro 90 Degree ArthroWand, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.6mm. Ref. AC1336-01 Lot 122654, 122325 -Meniscectomy Electrode, Standard Design (Grey) 165mm. Ref. C5010A Lot 122765 -MeniVac ArthroWand w/Suction, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. ASC 5500-01 Lot 122630, 122494 -Microblastor 30 Wand, 30 Degree, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 0.9mm Tip. Ref. AC 40500-01 Lot 122293 -Right Angle ArthroWand, 90 Degree, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.5mm. Ref. AC 1340-01 Lot 123044, 122673 -Saber 30 ArthroWand, 30 Degree, w/Integrated Cable, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. AC 4330-01 Lot 122630, 122494, 123044, 122283, 122765 -SAPHYRE II Bipolar Ablation Probe, w/suction, High Profile 50 Degree, (Pewter). Ref. 7210112 Lot 122734 -SERFAS ENERGY Hook Probe 3.5mm. Ref. 279-350-501 Lot 123266 -Small Joint ArthroWand, Short Bevel 35, w/Integrated Cable, Suction (Grey/White) 2.3mm. Ref. AC 2823-01 Lot 122494, 122663 -StarVac ArthroWand, Short Bevel 35, w/Integrated Cable, Suction (Grey)5.5mm. Ref. ASC 4251-01 Lot 122630, 122593, 122483, 123044, 122283, 122595 -Super MultiVac 50, 50 Degree, w/Suction and Integrated Cable, (Grey/Black) 3.0mm. Ref. ASC 4830-01 Lot 122029, 123044, 122663 -Super TurboVac 90, 90 Degree Suction ArthroWand, (White/Grey) 3.5mm. Ref. ASC 4250-01 Lot 122029,122654, 122651, 122427, 122630, 122494, 122626, 122745, 122293, 122663, 122325, 122765 -TAC-C II Probe, w/Integrated Cable, (Blue/Grey). Ref. 7209628 Lot 122486 -TriStar 50 Suction ArthroWand, 50 Degree w/Integrated Cable, (White/Grey). Ref. ASC 4630-01 Lot 122283 -Turbinate, Tissue Coagulating Electrode, (White). Ref. 1120-4110-01 Lot 122486 -VAPR Hook Electrode W/Integrated Handpiece 3.5mm. Ref. 227305 Lot 122288, 122466 -VAPR LD, Suction Electrode, Large Diameter (Blue) 4.0mm. Ref. 225360 Lot 122512 -VAPR Premiere50-, w/Integrated Cable, Suction, (Black/White) 3.0mm. Ref. 227504 Lot 122029, 122455 -VAPR Premiere90 w/Suction tion, Integrated Cable, (Black/White) 3.3mm. Ref. 227204 Lot 122029, 122446, 122466, 122306, 122435, 122293, -VAPR S90 Suction Electrode, w/Integrated Cable, (Black/White). Ref. 225370 Lot 122577, 122455, 122593, 122288, 122466, 122589, 122356, 122639, 122325, 122318 -VAPR Side Effect Electrode (Blue) 3.5mm. Ref. 225301 Lot 122512 -VAPR Side Effect Electrode, w/Integrated Handpiece 3.5mm. Ref. 227301 Lot 122288, 122356, -VAPR Wedge Electrode (Short,) w/Integrated Cable (Black/White) 2.3mm x 85 mm. Ref. 227213 Lot 122409 -VAPR Wedge Electrode, w/Integrated Cable (Black/White) 2.3mm. Ref. 227203 Lot 122486, 122639 -VAPR Angled, Side Effect Electrode (Blue) 3.5mm. Ref. 225302 Lot 122512 -Vulcan Sa. Recalled by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.. Units affected: 447 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 10, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1628-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1628-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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