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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2270-2020·Announced 2020-06-17

Genicon GENILook Cannula Recalled Due to Potential Tip Detachment

Genicon, Inc. is recalling GENILook Model 200-105-151 cannulas because the plastic optical tip may detach from the metal shaft.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where the hazard is potential tip detachment, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Genicon, Inc. is recalling 74 boxes (5 units per box) of GENILook Model 200-105-151 cannulas. The affected lots are I7718-D, I7780-D, and I8068-D. The product is a 5mm diameter, 100mm length cannula with a universal handle that can be used as a pistol grip or traditional trocar handle.

The recall is due to a potential defect where the plastic optical tip may become detached from the metal shaft. This is classified as an FDA Class II recall.

The products were distributed to US consignees in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Foreign consignees in Bahrain, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Thailand were also affected. Users should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-151, 5mm diameter, 100mm length (one cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or like a traditional Trocar handle when using a scope.
Manufacturer
Genicon, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Instruments
Hazard

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 (3)

  • Lots I7718-D
  • I7780-D
  • and I8068-D

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Genicon, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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