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Cardima Surgical Ablation Probe (SAP) Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device, Model Number 01-242208, manufactur

FDA device recall Z-2580-2010 · posted 2010-09-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cardima Inc
Reason for recall
Sterility compromised-- The sterile pouch in which the product is packaged may be compromised, which could result in patient infection.
Action taken
Cardima issued a Product Recall Notification dated May 18, 2010 to customers, identifying the affected product, the sterility issue, and the actions to be taken by the customer. Custormers are to quarantine and return the affected product to the firm. The firm will replace returned product as soon as it becomes available. Cardima Customer Service can be contacted at 800 354-0102.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
OCL
Quantity affected
28 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to Distributors in USA (Pittsburgh, PA) and the countries of Ireland and Belgium, and customers in the states of CA, OH, MI, MO, AND WA, and the countries of Ireland and the Net
Date initiated
2010-05-20
Date posted
2010-09-27
Date terminated
2011-03-23
Location
Fremont, CA

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