FDA Device recall Z-2897-2018
Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgica…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2018-08-29
On 2018-08-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgica… by Richard Wolf, citing punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2897-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2017-07-24 |
| Published | 2018-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Richard Wolf |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
Artholine Punch B 4, 6MM H 1, 6MM, used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages. Product Usage: Device is a standard punch; standard punches are used for the removal of soft tissue, cartilage tissue or other non-osseous tissue via natural or surgically created passages.
Reason
Punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.
Identifiers
| code_info | Product Number 89140.0105, Lot Number 4500197481 |
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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: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2897-2018%22
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