Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc. AutoSuture Bladed Trocar, equipped with safety shield. Model number 179094. Available with smooth or threaded sleeve in sizes 5-15mm inner diameter and 70-100mm length. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
AutoSuture Bladed Trocar, equipped with safety shield. Model number 179094. Available with smooth or threaded sleeve in sizes 5-15mm inner diameter and 70-100mm length.
Brand
Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is recalling AutoSuture Bladed Trocar, equipped with safety shield. Model number 179094. Available with smooth or due to The tip of the trocars may separate before and while in use. In some instances the trocars have been found with exposed blades upon opening the packag. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The tip of the trocars may separate before and while in use. In some instances the trocars have been found with exposed blades upon opening the packaging.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recall was initiated on 10/19/2006 by direct distribution of the recall notice to direct accounts by the firm's sales force. The firm also posted the notification on their web site. All customers were instructed to examine their inventories for the product and to remove and quarantine all affected product. Instructions on returning the product to the firm were also included along with a response form.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026