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IBC Vascular Loop Catalog Number CH111, CH112, CH113, CH114, CH115, CH116, CH118 Product Usage: The IBC Vascular Loop is a single-use, disposable loop used in occluding, retracting, and identifying arteries, veins, tendons, and nerves in surgical procedures.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 7, 2015 International Biophysics Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    031715-3418, 050815-3513, 052115-3540, 033015-3435, 052115-3542, 031615-3417, 050815-3514, 052115-3543, 033015-3436, 050815-3515, 060915-3578, 041715-3478, 033015-3437, 050815-3516, 052215-3545, 042015-3482, 052115-3541
  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:
International Biophysics Corp.
Reason for Recall:
It was discovered that the heat seal placed onto sterile pouches may not meet strength acceptance criteria.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

IBC Vascular Loop Catalog Number CH111, CH112, CH113, CH114, CH115, CH116, CH118 Product Usage: The IBC Vascular Loop is a single-use, disposable loop used in occluding, retracting, and identifying arteries, veins, tendons, and nerves in surgical procedures.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

031715-3418, 050815-3513, 052115-3540, 033015-3435, 052115-3542, 031615-3417, 050815-3514, 052115-3543, 033015-3436, 050815-3515, 060915-3578, 041715-3478, 033015-3437, 050815-3516, 052215-3545, 042015-3482, 052115-3541

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2424-2015

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International Biophysics

Class I - Dangerous

It was discovered that the heat seal placed onto sterile pouches may not meet strength acceptance criteria.

Aug 7, 2015 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →