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ACIST Multi-Use Syringe Kit, Model A2000; SKU # : 014612; labeled as STERILE; Manufactured: Acist Medical Systems, Inc.,

FDA device recall Z-0359-2008 · posted 2007-12-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Acist Medical Systems
Reason for recall
Syringe Fracture: the syringe may be fractured, causing contrast to be sprayed from syringe fracture.
Action taken
The Urgent Medical Device Recall letter was sent by certified mail to all U.S. base customers on 10/3,4/07. Customers were advised to stop distribution of the product and immediately cease use of the product. Recalled product is to be returned using the FedEx Airbill that was enclosed with the recall letter. Customers were to complete the enclosed "Device Recall Response" form even if they did not have any impacted kits in inventory.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DXT
Quantity affected
177,050 Kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - including states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX
Date initiated
2007-10-03
Date posted
2007-12-08
Date terminated
2008-10-06
Location
Eden Prairie, MN

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