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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2018-RN-00268-1
Product Name/Description StoneBreaker Pneumatic Lithotripter and associated accessories

StoneBreaker Pneumatic Lithotripter, StoneBreaker Exhaust Cap, StoneBreaker Exhaust Line, StoneBreaker Probe Cap, StoneBreaker Sterilisation Cap, StoneBreaker CO2 Cartridge, StoneBreaker Single Use Probe

Part Numbers: SBL-KIT1, SBA-EC, SBA-EL, SBA-PC, SBA-SC, SBC-10, SBP-010500, SBP-010605, SBP-016500, SBP-016605, SBP-020425

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ARTG Numbers: 203852 and 203319
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date 28/03/2018
Responsible Entity William A Cook Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue Cook Medical is initiating a recall of the StoneBreaker Pneumatic Lithotripter and associated accessories. The product is intended for reprocessing at the user facility. Cook Medical has identified a number of issues relating to the Instructions for Use (IFU) which may affect the sterility of the device.
- The interior of the product may not be sterilised to the appropriate sterility assurance level when following the reprocessing instructions provided in the Instructions for Use.
- The CO2 cartridge pouch may be susceptible to tearing.
- The exhaust line (purchased separately) does not include re-processing instructions.
- The O-ring in the handle may swell during use, leading to leakage and loss of power.
Potential adverse events that may occur include urinary tract infection (UTI), pyelonephritis, and urosepsis and device leaking and loss of power.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Cook Medical is advising all users to cease use and quarantine the affected products. All affected product is to be returned to Cook Medical.

This action has been closed out on 13/08/2019
Contact Information 1800 777 222 - Cook Medical Customer Service