Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

IBC Aortic Punch Catalog Numbers APM40 Recalled by International Biophysics Corp. Due to It was discovered that the heat seal placed...

Date: August 7, 2015
Company: International Biophysics Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact International Biophysics Corp. directly.

Affected Products

IBC Aortic Punch Catalog Numbers APM40, APL48A, APM44A, APL40A, APM40A, CVAPL36, CVAPL40, CVAPL44, CVAPL48, CVAPL52, APM28BM, APM36BM, APM40BM, APM44BM, APM48BM, APM40BK, APM48BK, APM36BK, APM44BK, APM28, APM36, APL44, APM40 Product Usage: The IBC Aortic Punch is a single-use, disposable surgical punch used to create an opening in the wall of the aorta to prepare a site for anastomosis.

Quantity: 10,330 units

Why Was This Recalled?

It was discovered that the heat seal placed onto sterile pouches may not meet strength acceptance criteria.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About International Biophysics Corp.

International Biophysics Corp. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report