BD Visitec Disposable Instrument (plastic handle) Capsulorhexis Forceps, Sterile Ref: 581440 Used during cataract and ot
FDA device recall Z-2433-2008 · posted 2008-09-19 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson and Company
- Reason for recall
- Metal particulates present.
- Action taken
- BD notified customers by telephone via a script on July 7, 2008 and requested customers to examine their inventory, dispose of product, and replacement product would be provided.
- Root cause
- Manufacturing material removal
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- HNR
- Quantity affected
- 260 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution --- including states of CA, IL, KY, MS, PA, and TX.
- Date initiated
- 2008-07-07
- Date posted
- 2008-09-19
- Date terminated
- 2012-02-29
- Location
- Waltham, MA
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