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Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge Cour

FDA device recall Z-0028-2013 · posted 2012-10-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Remington Medical Inc.
Reason for recall
Sterility of the product may be compromised.
Action taken
The firm, Remington Medical, Inc., sent an "URGENT - MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated August 29, 2012 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine the products; complete and return the FaxBack form via Fax to: Quality Engineer Remington Medical, Inc., at 770-887-0732 or email: tracyw@remmed.com; and call the Quality Engineer or customer service at (800) 989-0057 ext 233 to obtain a RGA number and have a call tag issued. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Quality Engineer at (800) 989-0057 ext 233.
Root cause
Material/Component Contamination
Status
Terminated
Product code
KNW
Quantity affected
800 needles
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, NC, NY, OH, PA and TX.
Date initiated
2012-08-29
Date posted
2012-10-09
Date terminated
2013-01-15
Location
Alpharetta, GA

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