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Crystal Metal Disposable Blades size Mac 4 (part number 50674, 50674/F, 50674/BMI) and Mac 3 (part numbers 50675, 50675/

FDA device recall Z-1221-2012 · posted 2012-03-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Penlon, Ltd.
Reason for recall
Disposable laryngoscope blades incorrectly labeled with wrong size.
Action taken
InterMed Penlon sent and Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated September 21, 2011 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and advice on actions to be taken by user. Customers were instructed to complete the Reply Form and send to the address provided.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
CCW
Quantity affected
24,940 cartons
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) in the countries of Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Canada, China, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Date initiated
2011-09-21
Date posted
2012-03-18
Date terminated
2012-06-19
Location
Abingdon, United Kingdom

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