Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022 Recalled by Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. Due to Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation recieved a complaint...

Date: September 18, 2013
Company: Richard Wolf Medical Instruments 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 Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022; for S(a)line resectoscopes; Vaporization electrode, sterite; 4mm telescope 30 25 / 12: only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.; LOT 426111; 2011/06; 2016/06; STERILE; RICHARD WOLF; Cartons of 3 units labeled in part: REF 46300223; Vaporization electrode, sterile; 4mm telescope 30/25/12; only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.; Lot 426111; 2011/06; 2016/06; STERILE; RICHARD WOLF S(a)line Resectoscopes are used for endoscopically controlled removal (ablation) of tissue using 0.9% NaCl solution (saline) as the irrigation medium. It can also be used for monopolar resection if necessary.

Quantity: 78 cartons (234 units)

Why Was This Recalled?

Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation recieved a complaint stating that a 4630024 vaporization electrode was packaged in a 4630022 pouch.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. has 9 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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