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ABSOLOK Extra Absorbable Ligating Clip cartridges, medium, code AP200. Ten cartridges are packaged per box.

FDA device recall Z-0655-05 · posted 2005-03-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Reason for recall
The product is being recalled because the possibility exists that the sterility of the ligating clips may have been compromised by a tear in the ABSOLOK Extra packaging.
Action taken
The recalling firm sent a letter, dated 2/28/05 to consignees.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FZP
Quantity affected
23,046 boxes.
Distribution
The product was distributed throughout the United States and to foreign customers located in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Republic of Panama, Turkey, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Puerto
Date initiated
2005-02-28
Date posted
2005-03-25
Date terminated
2007-02-21
Location
Cincinnati, OH

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