FDA Devices recall · Reported August 27, 2014
Gyrus ACMI Falope-Ring Dilator, item 000878-4. The Falope-Ring Dilator is a conical plastic device that is a component of the Falope-Ring Band Contraceptive Tubal Occlusion Device procedure pack (FRB-30). The Falope-Ring Band Contraceptive Tubal Occlusion Device (TOD) consists of a cylindrical radiopaque silicone band that occludes the lumen of the Fallopian tube when placed over a looped segment of the tube. The FRB-30 (used with the reusable applicators) consists of one reusable Falope-Ring
Falope-Ring Dilator for Reusable Falope-Ring Band Applicators have been sold as a stand-alone non-sterile component. The dilator is intended to assist placement of the Falope-Rin…
Gyrus Medical, Inc recalled Gyrus ACMI Falope-Ring Dilator, item 000878-4. The Falope-Ring Dilator is a conical plas… - a moderate-severity action.
Gyrus ACMI Falope-Ring Dilator, item 000878-4. The Falope-Ring Dilator is a conical plas… was recalled by Gyrus Medical, Inc in August 27, 2014. Reason: Falope-Ring Dilator for Reusable Falope-Ring Band Applicators have been sold as a stand-alone non-sterile com…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2269-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Gyrus Medical, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Falope-Ring Dilator for Reusable Falope-Ring Band Applicators have been sold as a stand-alone non-sterile com….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 507 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- August 27, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2269-2014 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
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
Gyrus ACMI Falope-Ring Dilator, item 000878-4. The Falope-Ring Dilator is a conical plastic device that is a component of the Falope-Ring Band Contraceptive Tubal Occlusion Device procedure pack (FRB-30). The Falope-Ring Band Contraceptive Tubal Occlusion Device (TOD) consists of a cylindrical radiopaque silicone band that occludes the lumen of the Fallopian tube when placed over a looped segment of the tube. The FRB-30 (used with the reusable applicators) consists of one reusable Falope-Ring Guide, an instruction manual and 30 procedure kits. Each kit is provided sterile and includes one dilator and two Falope Bands.
Reason for recall
Falope-Ring Dilator for Reusable Falope-Ring Band Applicators have been sold as a stand-alone non-sterile component. The dilator is intended to assist placement of the Falope-Ring band on the reusable Falope applicator.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2269-2014 |
| Date reported | August 27, 2014 |
| Date initiated | July 8, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Gyrus Medical, Inc |
| Firm location | Osseo, MN |
| Affected scope | 507 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, ,MN, MS, NH, HY, OH,OR, PA, TN TX, UT, VA, WA, WI,and WV. and the country of CANADA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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