Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable Trocan). Sterile EO. Single Use Only. The disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator is a sterile, two-band, dual-incision instrument. The two-band applicator enables the physician to occlude both Fallopian tubes without removing the applicator from the abdominal cavity. The Falope-Ring Band and Applicator Kits are indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception).

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lots: MK761655, MK764022, MK767655, MK526401
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Gyrus Medical, Inc
Reason for Recall:
Due to an anomaly in the packaging process for specific lots of Disposable Falope-Ring Band Kit, it is possible that a defective seal could be present that may allow a breach of the package's sterile barrier and may compromise the sterility of the product. The breach may or may not be easily seen.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable Trocan). Sterile EO. Single Use Only. The disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator is a sterile, two-band, dual-incision instrument. The two-band applicator enables the physician to occlude both Fallopian tubes without removing the applicator from the abdominal cavity. The Falope-Ring Band and Applicator Kits are indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lots: MK761655, MK764022, MK767655, MK526401

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1196-2014

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