Recall Record

Teltow, N/A, Germany

Somatex Medical Technologies GmbH recalls

2 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 3 February 2021. None are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls2
Ongoing (FDA)0
Terminated or completed2
Class I (FDA)0

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
3 February 2021
Terminated
13 January 2022
Reason
This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragments are not removed during the procedure and stays inside the patient's body.
Distribution
Domestic: Mo, NJ, OH
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1200-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
22 May 2017
Terminated
30 August 2018
Reason
There is a potential risk of puncture to the packaging material which can compromise the devices sterility, making it non-sterile.
Distribution
NY - Only one US distributor
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0410-2018

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.