Teleflex Medical recalls Weck EFx Classic Fascial Closure System, Rx Only, Sterile, The product is intended to facilitate placement and withdraw…

Recall date

March 24, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2538-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Teleflex Medical

Sold / distributed

Nationwide Distribution to CA, CO, IA, KS, MD, MI, NY, NC, PA

Why it was recalled

Incorrect expiration date was printed on the product label.

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

What was recalled

Weck EFx Classic Fascial Closure System, Rx Only, Sterile, The product is intended to facilitate placement and withdrawal of suture loops to repair port side defects following laparoscopic surgery