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Avanos Ballard Oral Care Swab, Bulk Packed, Product Codes: a) 12241, b) 12243, c) 12251

FDA device recall Z-1406-2023 · posted 2023-04-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Incorrect expiration date.
Action taken
Avanos issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice to its consignees on 02/03/2023 by US mail. The notice explained the issue and requested the following: 1) Use the products prior to their 5-year expiration date; 2) Complete and return the Acknowledgement Form via email; and 3) Circulate the notice to all departments and satellite facilities who may have received the product.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
KXF
Quantity affected
5,475 cases
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Israel, and India.
Date initiated
2023-02-03
Date posted
2023-04-19
Date terminated
2024-08-19
Location
Alpharetta, GA

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