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Gyrus Medical, Inc: 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.
- Recall number
- Z-2269-2014
- Recalling firm
- Gyrus Medical, Inc
- Product
- 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.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2014-07-08
- Posted
- 2014-08-19
- Terminated
- 2015-05-07
- Reason
- 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.
- Root cause
- Packaging process control
- Action
- Olympus sent a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated July 7, 2014 to affected customers. The letter was addressed to Surgery Department & Risk Management Department. The letter described the product being recalled, problem and actions to be take. Consignees were advised to immediately cease further use of any affected product and to remove and discard it. Customers were to fax the completed questionnaire to 484-896-7128. For questions contact Laura Storms at 484-896-5688 or at laura.storms@olympus.com
- Quantity
- 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.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- catalog No.: 000878-4, not lot controlled.
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- ["P870076"]
- Product code
- KNH
- Firm FEI
- 3011050570
- Firm city
- Osseo
- Firm state
- MN
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
- Source file
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- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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