Reported Nov 13, 2013 · Terminated

Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022; for S(a)line resectoscopes; Vaporization electrode, sterite; 4mm…

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. · 353 Corporate Woods Pkwy · Vernon Hills, IL · 60061-3110

Is this the product you have?

18 of 18 products

Products covered by this recall
#Product as published
1Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022
2for S(a)line resectoscopes
3Vaporization electrode, sterite
44mm telescope 30 25 / 12: only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.
5LOT 426111
62011/06
72016/06
8STERILE
9RICHARD WOLF
10Cartons of 3 units labeled in part: REF 46300223
11Vaporization electrode, sterile
124mm telescope 30/25/12
13only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.
14Lot 426111
152011/06
162016/06
17STERILE
18RICHARD WOLF S(a)line Resectoscopes are used for endoscopically controlled removal (ablation) of tissue using 0.9% NaCl solution (saline) as the irrigation medium. It can also be used for monopolar resection if necessary.
Lot codes and dates
  • *** Individual Units ***
  • Product Code4630022 (single)
  • Lot426111
  • Expiration Date2016/06; *** Cartons ***
  • Product Code46300223 (box of 3)
  • Lot426111
  • Expiration Date2016/06
Amount recalled
78 cartons (234 units)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation recieved a complaint stating that a 4630024 vaporization electrode was packaged in a 4630022 pouch.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Apr 24, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:45 PM UTC

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