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FDA Device recall Z-1200-2021

Thread-like wire marker

On 2021-03-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Thread-like wire marker by Somatex Medical Technologies, citing this recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragment….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1200-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-02-03
Published2021-03-17
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanySomatex Medical Technologies
DistributionNJ, OH

Product

Thread-like wire marker

Reason

This recall has been initiated due to the risk of wire splintering after contact with a cautery device during the removal of a lesion. There is a potential risk that wire fragments are not removed during the procedure and stays inside the patient's body.

Identifiers

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Tuflex: REF 271640 Affected Lots: 51268, 51414; REF 271641 Affected Lots: 51269, 51410; REF 271642 Affected Lots: 51270…Tuflex: REF 271640 Affected Lots: 51268, 51414; REF 271641 Affected Lots: 51269, 51410; REF 271642 Affected Lots: 51270, 51411; REF 271643 Affected Lots: 51271, 51412. Tuflex Premium: REF 271650 Affected Lots: 51300; REF 271651 Affected Lots: 51299, 51413; REF 271652 Affected Lots: 51301.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1200-2021%22

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