Reported Aug 27, 2014 · Terminated

Gyrus ACMI Falope-Ring Dilator, item 000878-4. The Falope-Ring Dilator is a conical plastic device that is a component…

Gyrus Medical, Inc.

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: Gyrus Medical, Inc · 6655 Wedgwood Rd N Ste 160 · Osseo, MN · 55311-3613

Is this the product you have?

  • 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.
Lot codes and dates
  • catalog No.: 000878-4, not lot controlled.
Amount recalled
507 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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.

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 May 7, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:22 PM UTC

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