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Cochlear Baha Soft tissue gauge 6mm. Reusable instrument used to ensure the soft tissue thickness is equal to or less th

FDA device recall Z-1699-2014 · posted 2014-06-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cochlear Americas Inc.
Reason for recall
Cochlear America is recalling Cochlear Baha Soft Tissue Gauge due to possible manufacturing imperfection in the smooth surface of the metal that could potentially leave residual metal on the patient's skin.
Action taken
Customers were notified via letter on 4/17/14. This communication included an explanation of the recall and instructions to quarantine and return products.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXB
Quantity affected
288
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2014-04-09
Date posted
2014-06-02
Date terminated
2014-10-06
Location
Centennial, CO

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