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BD Bard-Parker Special Surgeon''s Peridontia Blade, Sterile, Single Use

FDA device recall Z-0152-06 · posted 2005-11-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Reason for recall
BD received reports of unit packages labeled with the incorrect blade edge. The incorrectly labeled unit packages indicate a '12' (single edged blade) is present, the actual blade present is a '12B' (double edged blade).
Action taken
A urgent product recall was sent to distributors on 6/30/2005 by first class mail. End users were then identified and recall notifications were also sent to them. by first class mail.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GES
Quantity affected
11,900 units were distributed
Distribution
Product was distributed to 9 distributors nationwide and then to end users.
Date initiated
2005-06-30
Date posted
2005-11-16
Date terminated
2007-02-01
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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