Symmetry Surgical Disposable Towel Clamp Recalled for Sterility Assurance
Symmetry Surgical is recalling 2,708 units of disposable towel clamps due to a lack of sterility assurance. The affected sterile products were distributed in the US, Germany, and Mexico.
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 (lack of sterility assurance) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Symmetry Surgical, Inc. is recalling 2,708 units of its SYMMETRY SURGICAL DISPOSABLE TOWEL CLAMP (REF 19-4137). The recall is being conducted because the products lack sterility assurance. These items are sterile, ethylene oxide (EO) sterilized, and require a prescription (Rx only).
The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically CA, VA, TX, FL, OH, NY, MS, KY, UT, GA, PA, MO, IN, NV, AL, MI, MA, and LA), Germany, and Mexico. The recall covers specific lot codes, including 149053, 149129, 149143, 149604, 149605, 149606, 149682, 149692, 149837, 149853, 154454, 154455, 154456, 154457, 185696, 228161, 229609, 230233, 259154, 259156, 259160, 268906, 268910, and 271548.
Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected towel clamps and contact Symmetry Surgical, Inc. for further instructions or a return.
The recalled product
- Product
- SYMMETRY SURGICAL DISPOSABLE TOWEL CLAMP, REF 19-4137, STERILE EO, Rx only. Apply clamps parallel to the skin with the angled jaws forming a "V" shape between clamp and drape.
- Manufacturer
- Symmetry Surgical, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,708
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 (20)
- 149053
- 149129
- 149143
- 149604
- 149605
- 149606
- 149682
- 149692
- 149837
- 149853
- 154454
- 154455
- 154456
- 154457
- 185696
- 228161
- 229609
- 230233
- 259154
- 259156
Distribution
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