Class II — Richard Wolf GmbH
| Recalling firm | RICHARD WOLF GMBH |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 2 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Quantity | 12 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution to Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Romania, and Turkey. |
| Initiated | 2017-07-24 |
| Classified | 2018-08-22 |
| Recall number | Z-2897-2018 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Richard Wolf GmbH (Z-2897-2018).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/80583/
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