The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0488-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

CooperSurgical Cannula-Curette Recalled for Incorrect Curette Type

CooperSurgical is recalling 30 units of the Cannula-Curette 12MM (Lot 147234) because the product contains an incorrect curette type.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is an incorrect component type without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

CooperSurgical, Inc. is recalling 30 units of the Cooper Surgical CANNULA-CURETTE 12MM (Model Number: MX562, Lot Code: 147234). The recall was initiated because the product has been identified to contain an incorrect curette type.

The device is a sterile, disposable rigid plastic suction curette used to remove tissue from within the uterine cavity on an outpatient basis, particularly for endometrial sampling. The affected units were distributed in the United States, including the states of New York, Missouri, and Nevada.

Patients and healthcare providers who have used or possess this specific lot of the device should contact CooperSurgical, Inc. for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Cooper Surgical CANNULA-CURETTE 12MM; Model Number: MX562 The CooperSurgical SUCTION CANNULA-CURETTE device is used to remove tissue from within the uterine cavity on an outpatient basis. The primary uses for this device are for endometrial sampling especially of those patient
Affected units
30

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Code: 147234

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: