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ArthroWand Saber 30 with Integrated Cable wand, Catalog number AC4330-01, Manufactured by ArthroCare Corporation, Sunnyv

FDA device recall Z-1900-2009 · posted 2009-08-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
ArthroCare Corporation
Reason for recall
Potential Sterility Loss-- Due to wearing or puncture in the Tyvek lid, the product may lose sterility.
Action taken
Firm initiated this recall on August 5, 2008. Consignees were notified via letter asking them to contact consignees and delivered via courier. Distribution discontinued on July 9, 2008.
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
23,443 units (includes distribution of previously returned product)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including USA and countries of Netherlands, Slovak Republick, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Russian Federatin, Greece, Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, Slovenia, Israel, So
Date initiated
2008-08-05
Date posted
2009-08-30
Date terminated
2011-06-14
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

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