Progressive Medical Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0276-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm x 40cm), Reorder Number: PMILK40, Product Sterile in Unopened/Undamaged pouch, Cotton Tip - X-Ray Detectable, 1 Pc/Pouch, 10 Pouches/Box, 20 boxes/case. Exclusively Distributed in the U.S. Market by: Progressive Medical, Inc., St. Louis, MO, Made in China. The product is used for pushing tissue from the incision or wound during medical procedures. Per the IFU, the indications for use are for gynecological laparoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and other laparoscopic procedures.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 9, 2011

Date Posted: November 21, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0276-2013

Event ID: 63445

Reason for Recall:

Some of the sterile packages had broken seals.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 70 boxes

Code Information:

Lot 1108-01

Distribution Pattern:

USA (nationwide) including the states of CO, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, NE, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated