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Bard Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and Dialysis catheter kits containing Safe-Cut Safety Scalpels.

FDA device recall Z-1443-2015 · posted 2015-04-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Bard Access Systems
Reason for recall
Potential for inadvertent scalpel stick injury involving the safety scalpel.
Action taken
Bard sent an Urgent Notification letter date June 26, 2014 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed on the proper device use and safety mechanism activation of the Safe-Cut Safety Scalpel. For questions call coordinator, Shelly Gilbert, at 1-800-290-1689.
Root cause
Component change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GDZ
Quantity affected
51,025 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide
Date initiated
2014-06-24
Date posted
2015-04-14
Date terminated
2015-11-05
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

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