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FDA Device recall Z-1608-2016

TLC¿ Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissu…

On 2016-05-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of TLC¿ Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissu… by Applied Medical Technology, citing the firm received a complaint of an open pouch which breaches the sterilization validation.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1608-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-02-17
Published2016-05-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyApplied Medical Technology
DistributionAL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI

Product

TLC¿ Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.

Reason

The firm received a complaint of an open pouch which breaches the sterilization validation.

Identifiers

code_infoPart #: M0068201750; Part #: M0068201761;

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-1608-2016%22

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