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18 Gauge thin wall needle as part of a Central Venous Catheter Kit

FDA device recall Z-0543-04 · posted 2004-02-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Laboratories HPD/ADD/GPRD
Reason for recall
18 gauge needles in Central Venous Catheter kits may be partially occluded.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by FedEx letter on 12/17/2003.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FOZ
Quantity affected
93564
Distribution
Nationwide including VA facilities in ID and NC. Foreign distribution to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysi
Date initiated
2003-12-17
Date posted
2004-02-24
Date terminated
2004-07-27
Location
Abbott Park, IL

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