Device recall: -Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades, (1) Triangle Blade, (1) Hook Blade. REF R2056 - LOT 122279 -Instratek Carpal…
Class II FDA enforcement event 65205. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. started this device recall on 3 May 2013. The firm address in the FDA record is in Redmond, OR. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 65205 has 22 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 10 Jul 2013. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 11 Jul 2013.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Nationwide Distribution.
Recalling firm
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc., Redmond, OR.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
22 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1623-2013 | -Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades, (1) Triangle Blade, (1) Hook Blade. REF R2056 - LOT 122279 -Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Hook Blade. REF 2055 Lot 122669 -Linvatec CTS Relief Kit. REF 9971, lot 122504 -Biomet Indiana Tome Blade for Carpal Tunnel Release (White). REF 200060. Lot 122504 and Lot 123190. -KMI… | 56 units | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1624-2013 | - ConMed Linvatec Spectrum II Suture Hook Crescent, Medium (Teal) 4.0 x 20.0mm. REF C6386 Lot 122592. - Arthrex SutureLasso SD, 25 Degree Tight Curve Left, Wire Loop, (Green) 1.8mm. REF AR-4068-25TL Lot 122518 and Lot 123190. -- Arthrex SutureLasso SD, 25 Degree Tight Curve Right, w/Nitinol Wire Loop, (Lt. Green)… | 15 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1625-2013 | -ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm. REF ATB35 Lot 122300. -Ligaclip MCA Multiple Clip Applier, 20 Small Clips Small. REF MCS20 Lot 122300. - Ethicon Pistol Grip, Fixed Head Skin Stapler, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) 35W. REF PXW35 Lot 122309 and Lot 123263.… | 13 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1626-2013 | GII QuickAnchor Plus, ETHIBOND Polyester Suture, 36", double-Armed w/CP 2 Needles 2. Ref. 212034 Lot 123266 General and Plastic Surgery | 2 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1627-2013 | -Scorpion Needle, For Use With Scorpion Suture Passer, (Blue). Ref. AR-13990N Lot 123263 -SureFire Scorpion Needle (purple). Ref. AR-13991N Lot 123263 and 122279 -Suture Passing Wire. Ref. AR-1255-18 Lot 123190 Manual surgical instrument for general use. | 6 units | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1628-2013 | -90 Degree L-Hook Tip Arthroscopic Electrode, for use with 7205440 Switchpen, (Blue) 170mm. Ref. 7205441 Lot 122502 -Acromioplasty Electrode (Grey) 6.5" x 165mm. Ref. C5012A Lot 122288 -CAPSure 30 ArthroWand, CW, 30 Degree Shaft Angle, (Grey) 3.0mm. Ref. AC 1830-01 Lot 122494 -Coblator II Evac 70 Xtra Plasma Wand,… | 447 units | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1629-2013 | - Re-New II Endocut Scissor Tip, 16.51mm 5.0mm Ref. 3142 Lot 122295, 122308, 122455, 122875 Manual surgical instrument for general use. | 10 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1630-2013 | - Average Medium Blade 9mm x 25mm x 0.38mm Ref. 2296-3-111 Lot 122590, 122447 - Cannulated Drill Bit, Quick Coupling, For 3.5 & 4mm Cannulated Screws, 1.35mm Cannulation 2.7mm x 160mm Ref. 310.67 Lot 122289 - Hall MicroChoice, Oscillating Blade, Fine, Flat, Stainless Steel 5.5mm x 12.0mm x 0.4mm Ref. 5023-160 Lot… | 73 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1631-2013 | - Acorn Bur, Long, For Use With TPS Universal Drill, Long "AM" Attachment Head: 7.5mm Dia. x 9.5mm Length Ref. 5130-30-75 Lot 122665 - Cannulated Drill Bit, for 3.0mm Cannulated Screws, 1.2mm Cannulation, Quick Coupling 2.0mm x 150mm Ref. 310.221 Lot 122289 - Drill Bit, For Modular Hand System, Quick Coupling 2.8mm x… | 30 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1632-2013 | Barron Radial Vacuum Trephine (1) Complete Trephine Set 9.0mm Dia. Ref. K20-2062 Lot 122336 Opthalmic | 1 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1633-2013 | - Abrader Bur, Round (Aqua) 4.0mm Ref. 7205324 Lot 123270 - AcromioBlaster Burr (Brick Red) 5.5mm Ref. 7205669 Lot 122590, 122454, 122465, 122434, 122665 - AcromioBlaster Burr (Sage Green) 4.0mm Ref. 7205668 Lot 122590, 123270 - Acromionizer Bur, Barrel, (Mauve) 4.0mm Ref. 7205326 Lot 122609 - BoneCutter Blade, Full… | 907 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1634-2013 | Large Tear Cross Cut Rasp 14mm x 7mm Ref. 5100-37-114 Lot 122347 Manual surgical instrument for general use | 2 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1635-2013 | - Cannulated Drill Bit for Mini TightRope Ref. AR-8911DC Lot 122511 - Drill Bit, Straight Shank 2.7mm x 12.7cm Ref. 2318-027-00 Lot 122322 - Drill Bit, w/Depth Mark, Quick Coupling (Red) 2.0mm x 140mm Ref. 323.062 Lot 122347 - Fast Cutting Drill Bit 2.0mm Ref. FDB 2.0 Lot 122289, 122322 - Midas Rex Metal Cutting… | 10 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1636-2013 | - IDEAL 30 Suture Grasper (Green) 30 Degree Ref. 251721 Lot 122511 - IDEAL 60 Suture Grasper (Pink) 60 Degree Ref. 251723 Lot 122631 Passer | 2 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1637-2013 | TPS Micro Reciprocating Small Tear Cross Cut Rasp 5.0mm x 11mm Ref. 5100-37-113 Lot 122518, 122447. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument | 4 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1638-2013 | - Calf Garment Standard Ref. L501-M Lot 122549, 122985 - Calf Garment, DVT10 Standard Ref. DVT10 Lot 122570, 12546 - Calf Garment, DVT20 Large Ref. DVT20 Lot 122549, 122570 - SCD Express Compression Sleeve, Knee Length, (White) Large Ref. 9789 Lot 122574 - SCD Express Compression Sleeve, Knee Length, (White) Medium… | 229 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1639-2013 | - Relieva Flex Sinus Guide Catheter (Green) Tip Shape: F-70 Ref. GC070RF Lot 122429 - Relieva Luma Sentry 20 Tip Angle, 0.035 Diameter 100cm Ref. SIS100B Lot 122429 Manual surgical instrument for general use | 4 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1640-2013 | - ACCU-PASS Suture Shuttle, 70 Degree, Upbend, (Orange) Ref. 72200419 Lot 122504 - Carpal Tunnel Release Blade Assembly, (White) Ref. 81010 Lot 123263, 122406, 122482, 123043, 122518, 122511 - ENDO-SCRUB 2, (1) Sheath, 0 Degree, For K. Storz, Medtronic Sharpsite AC, (Green) 4.0mm Ref. 19-12000 Lot 122289 - Spectrum… | 34 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1641-2013 | - CLEAR-TRAC COMPLETE, Threaded Cannula with Obturator, (Grey) 7.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200905 Lot 122631, 122609 - CLEAR-TRAC Flexible Cannula System Threaded, w/Obturator, (Lime Green) 8.0mm x 72mm Ref. 72200425 Lot 122631 - CLEAR-TRAC Flexible Cannula, Threaded, w/Obturator, (Orange) 6.5mm x 72mm Ref. 72200427 Lot… | 73 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1642-2013 | - Turbosonics Mini-Flared ABS Tip, 45 Degree OZil 12 Degree, (Purplish/ Pink) 0.9mm Ref. 8065751177 Lot 123215 - TurboSonics Mini-Flared ABS Tip, 20 Degree Tip Angle, 45¿ Kelman, (Purplish Pink/Silver) 0.9mm Ref. 8065750853 Lot 122590, 123372 - TurboSonics Tapered ABS MicroTip" 30¿ Kelman, (Purple/Silver) 0.9mm… | 90 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1643-2013 | - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511NA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5.0mm Ref. 35LNA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar w/Dilating Tip Obturator & Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5mm… | 259 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
| Z-1644-2013 | Harmonic ACE Ergonomically-Enhanced Curved Shear, Pistol Grip, Hand Controlled, (White) 5.0mm x 36cm Ref. ACE36E Lot 122295, 122308, 122762 Unclassified | 3 | Class II | Terminated | 10 Jul 2013 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2013
- 1,236
- Share of these events in Class II
- 90%
- Product records in this event
- 22
- Events of the firm on the register
- 1
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-1623-2013The FDA record of the first product of this event.
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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 65205. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/65205/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
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- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Nationwide Distribution.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 65205?
- The event has 22 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
56 units
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2013 have the same class?
- 90% of the 1,236 device events that started in 2013 are in Class II.