FDAOctober 23, 2017device

Surgical punch; sealed pouches packed in punch shelf box Intended for use by trained surgeons to create circular cuts in soft tissue or openings in soft vessel walls during surgical procedures.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Surgical punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transportation resulting in loss of sterility.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

alto developmentalto

Recall history

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