Device recall

Z-1973-2010: TORQ Sternal Closure Device, SINGLE-USE Intended use: The device is a sterile…

FDA device recall · Class II · KARDIUM INC.

Key facts

Recall number (Z-number) Z-1973-2010
Recall event 55419
Product TORQ Sternal Closure Device, SINGLE-USE Intended use: The device is a sterile, single-use only surgical instrument used to tension and twist USP size 5, 6, and 7 (metric size 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0) stainless steel surgical sutures for sternal closure. The device should not be used on patients with poor…
Product code HXS
Recalling firm KARDIUM INC.
Recall class Class II
Status Terminated
Termination date Oct 7, 2010
FEI number 3007603855

At a glance

  • None Linked 510(k)s
  • 1–9 Products in the same recall event
  • 1–9 Recalled products with this product code

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About FDA device recalls (products)

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Recalls database

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