Applied Medical Technology Inc recalls Wilson Implantation System Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.

Recall date

February 17, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1611-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Applied Medical Technology Inc

Sold / distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN,TX, UT, VA & WI. Product was also shipped to the following countries: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & United King…

Why it was recalled

The firm received a complaint of an open pouch which breaches the sterilization validation.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Wilson Implantation System Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.