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Coloplast Elefant Suction/Irrigation Cannula for Laparoscopy Part Numbers: ASP 105, ASP 150, ASP 145, ASP 180, Coloplast

FDA device recall Z-0713-2008 · posted 2008-04-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Coloplast Corp
Reason for recall
Lack of sterilization assurance: Sterilization of Elefant Suction-Irrigation Devices is not performed according to ISO 11135 standard.
Action taken
Coloplast sent customers an "Urgent: Recall Notification" letter on 11/12/07. The letter described that the sterilization of the products was not performed according to ISO 11135 standard. The notification requested the customers to return the product immediately and to send a fax or contact the company via email in regard to inventory at hand. A phone script for distributors also included an advice to discontinue dispensing the product and to fax or email in regard to inventory at hand.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FQH
Quantity affected
154
Distribution
Nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
Date initiated
2007-11-12
Date posted
2008-04-03
Date terminated
2008-11-04
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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