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ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute ex

FDA device recall Z-0600-2016 · posted 2016-01-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
KCI USA, INC.
Reason for recall
There is potential for small holes, the size of a pin, to develop in the pouches of the ActiV.A.C. Sterile Canisters.
Action taken
Customer notification letters were sent out the week of November, 23, 2015. The international distributors will be responsible for notification to their sub-consignees.
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
OMP
Quantity affected
12,728 units
Distribution
Japan and Australia
Date initiated
2015-11-25
Date posted
2016-01-06
Date terminated
2016-11-17
Location
San Antonio, TX

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