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Cryogenic probe for cardiac ablation surgery, packaged individually in Tyvek pouches Product Usage: Cryogenic probe for

FDA device recall Z-0895-2015 · posted 2014-12-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Atricure Inc
Reason for recall
Affected product may have compromised sterility due to packaging defects. It was determined that some mishandling of the product during the packaging process could inadvertently damage the sterile barrier.
Action taken
AtriCure sent an Urgent Recall Notification letter dated November 21, 2014 with Acknowledgement Form to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Distributors were instructed to notify their customers at once of this product recall. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed Device Notification Acknowledgement Form as soon as possible. For any questions, call the toll-free Recall Hotline (844-783-5302), M-F, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM EST.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEH
Quantity affected
19,190 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, AUSTRIA, GERMANY, BELGIUM, Hong Kong, SPAIN, UNITED KINGDOM (GREAT BRITAIN), UNITED KINGDOM, JA
Date initiated
2014-11-21
Date posted
2014-12-30
Date terminated
2015-07-20
Location
West Chester, OH

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