Alto Development Corp: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0813-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Surgical punch; sealed pouches packed in punch shelf box Intended for use by trained surgeons to create circular cuts in soft tissue or openings in soft vessel walls during surgical procedures.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 23, 2017

Date Posted: March 7, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0813-2018

Event ID: 79274

Reason for Recall:

Surgical punches are being recalled due to potential packaging damage which may have occurred during transportation resulting in loss of sterility.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 411,486 units

Code Information:

080-271 (9108 units); 080-351 (41712 units); 080-401(219954 units); 080-403 (1368 units); 080-451 (83190 units); 080-481 (32556 units); 080-501 (23598 units)

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated