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FDA device recall Z-2153-2008 · posted 2008-08-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Acumed LLC
Reason for recall
Plates are incorrectly laser marked. The PL-DR50L plates are incorrectly laser marked with PL-DR70L.
Action taken
The firm issued an Urgent Notification: Product Removal letter on 6-29-2007. The notification was reportedly sent by either FAX or e-mail. The notification informed consignees to remove the plates from their inventory and return them to Acumed. The notification did not include any instructions for a sub-recall. On 6/13/08, the firm sent a second Urgent Notification: Product Removal letter. This letter describes the product as PL-DR50L - Lot Code - W48003, explains the problem and asks customers to return product to Acumed.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
51 pieces
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of South Africa, Italy, Finland, and Brazil.
Date initiated
2007-06-29
Date posted
2008-08-28
Date terminated
2010-02-03
Location
Hillsboro, OR

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