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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures Reference Number: 18044-23

Reported: July 15, 2020 Initiated: June 3, 2020 #Z-2534-2020

Product Description

DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures Reference Number: 18044-23

Reason for Recall

Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury

Details

Recalling Firm
Dufner Instrumente GmbH
Units Affected
30 units
Distribution
IL
Location
Tuttlingen

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures Reference Number: 18044-23. Recalled by Dufner Instrumente GmbH. Units affected: 30 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 15, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2534-2020.