Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Artholine Punch B 4 Recalled by Richard Wolf GmbH Due to Punch may have a burr in one section...

Date: July 24, 2017
Company: Richard Wolf GmbH
Status: Ongoing
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 Richard Wolf GmbH directly.

Affected Products

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

Why Was This Recalled?

Punch may have a burr in one section of the joint and when the punch is open, there is an increase potential for injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide distribution to Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Romania, and Turkey.

About Richard Wolf GmbH

Richard Wolf GmbH has 10 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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