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Integra LifeSciences Corp: Integra CUSA EXcel Sterile Tips Rx Only Single Use Only Product Usage: For usage in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft and hard (e.g. bone) tissue is desirable.

Recall number
Z-1215-2012
Recalling firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp
Product
Integra CUSA EXcel Sterile Tips Rx Only Single Use Only Product Usage: For usage in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft and hard (e.g. bone) tissue is desirable.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-10-14
Posted
2012-03-15
Terminated
2012-10-19
Reason
A small number of non-conforming CUSA Excel 23 KHz Standard Tip and flue (item Number C4601S) were released for distribution that did not meet Integra's in-process requirements for release. It was discovered during in-process inspection that the max power reading exceeded the specification of 80 watts, causing the stroke range of the tip to exceed it required range by up a value up to 0.002 inches
Root cause
Release of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Action
Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated October 14, 2011 to all affected customers via US Mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory, discontinue use, quarantine and return any available affected lot numbers. Customers were instructed to distribute this communication to any customers to whom they have shipped the affected product. Customers were advise to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement and Return Form and return it as soon as possible to Integra Customer Service. For questions contact Integra Customer Service at 609-936-2659.
Quantity
24
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
510K #: K981262 Device Listing #: D001100 Item Number C4601S Lot #: 1112631 Lot #: 1112632 Lot #: 1112633 Lot #: 1112634 Lot #: 1112635 Lot #1113361
510(k) numbers
["K981262"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LFL
Firm FEI
1121308
Firm city
Plainsboro
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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