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Class II Recall

ASC PneumoLiner device, Part No. WA90500US (US market only) The Pneumoliner device is intended for use as a multiple

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for ASC PneumoLiner device, Part No. WA90500US (US market only) The Pneumoliner d by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Reason: Due to manufacturing error, the Pneumoliner Bag Distal Tab that exits the Introducer shaft is in the wrong orientation. This results in the user deplo.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0176-2022

Action Date

2021-11-03

Status

Terminated

Category

device

Product Description

ASC PneumoLiner device, Part No. WA90500US (US market only) The Pneumoliner device is intended for use as a multiple instrument port and tissue containment system during minimally invasive gynecologic laparoscopic surgery to enable the isolation and containment of tissue, considered benign, resected during single-port or multi- site laparoscopic surgery during power morcellation and removal.

Lot/Code Info: Lots 647572 and 667060

Quantity Affected: 350 pieces/70 boxes

Reason for Recall

Due to manufacturing error, the Pneumoliner Bag Distal Tab that exits the Introducer shaft is in the wrong orientation. This results in the user deploying the bag upside down, which will make tissue encapsulation and bag closure more difficult, introducing the risk of trapping the small bowel/viscera in the bag at closure resulting in patient injury.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution to states of: AL, CA, CT, FL, IL, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV ; and International (foreign) distribution to: Europe.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-09-21

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 124 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas has 334 FDA actions in our database, including 334 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Olympus Corporation of the Americas) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Olympus Corporation of the Americas have FDA actions?

Olympus Corporation of the Americas has 334 FDA actions in our database, including 334 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0176-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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