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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DeRoyal(R) Medium Specimen Retrieval Bag, REF 5500-000-003, Rx Only Product Usage: The device is a single-use specimen retrieval bag indicated for use in laparoscopic procedures to capture and remove organs or tissue from the body cavity.

Reported: May 27, 2015 Initiated: April 17, 2015 #Z-1642-2015

Product Description

DeRoyal(R) Medium Specimen Retrieval Bag, REF 5500-000-003, Rx Only Product Usage: The device is a single-use specimen retrieval bag indicated for use in laparoscopic procedures to capture and remove organs or tissue from the body cavity.

Reason for Recall

The firm received reports of specimen retrieval bags tearing, ripping, and coming apart during use.

Details

Recalling Firm
DeRoyal Industries Inc
Units Affected
5359 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Powell, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DeRoyal(R) Medium Specimen Retrieval Bag, REF 5500-000-003, Rx Only Product Usage: The device is a single-use specimen retrieval bag indicated for use in laparoscopic procedures to capture and remove organs or tissue from the body cavity.. Recalled by DeRoyal Industries Inc. Units affected: 5359 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm received reports of specimen retrieval bags tearing, ripping, and coming apart during use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 27, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1642-2015.