FDA Device recall Z-0813-2018
Surgical punch
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-03-07
On 2018-03-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Surgical punch by Alto Development, citing surgical punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transportation resulting in loss of sterility.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0813-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-10-23 |
| Published | 2018-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Alto Development |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
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.
Reason
Surgical punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transportation resulting in loss of sterility.
Identifiers
| code_info | 080-271 (9108 units); 080-351 (41712 units); 080-401(219954 units); 080-403 (1368 units); 080-451 (83190 units); 080-481 (32556 units); 080-501 (23598 units) |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0813-2018%22
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