—#170518

Product

Entuit Secure Gastrointestinal Suture Anchor Set, Catalog Number GIAS-SRM-2, Order Number G35569 The Entuit Secure Gastrointestinal Suture Anchor Set is intended for anchoring the anterior wall of the stomach to the abdominal wall prior to the introduction of interventional catheters.

FDA product code: FGE — Stents, Drains And Dilators For The Biliary Ducts
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers: K152524
Affected lot / code info: Lot numbers 8144390,8159665, 8173295, 8204594, 8261263,8294836, 8308856, 8331166, 8395981, 8459751, 8471244, 8511162, 8535303, 8541938, 8574041, 8582863, 8597539, 8541938X, 8582863X

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for difficulty in sliding down the retention mechanism on the sets manufactured with a specific extension spring lot.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

The firm, Cook Medical, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated 12/19/18 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instruct to do the following: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s), and quarantine affected product(s). Immediately cease all distribution and use of these products. 2. Return the affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. NOTE: Unaffected products that are returned will not be credited. 3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return it via fax (812.339.7316) or email (FieldActionsNA@CookMedical.com). 4. Immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) or by email to CustomerRelationsNA@CookMedical.com. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235.

Recalling firm

Firm: Cook Inc.
Address: 750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, Indiana 47404-9120

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to of states: AL, AZ, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, and UT; and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-12-19
Terminated: 2020-04-28
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #170518. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.