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DeRoyal''s SurgiMate (tm) Skin Stapler, Rotating Head, product #25-1001, packaged with 35 or more stainless steel staple

FDA device recall Z-0708-03 · posted 2003-04-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Deroyal Surgical -Rose Hill
Reason for recall
Non-sterile surgical medical device is labeled as sterile product.
Action taken
Recalling firm notified consignees by certified mail 2/25/03 and advised to immediately cease using or distributing product. Distributors were requested to further notify their consignees or provide customer contacts. Consignees requested to return response form for replacement product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MNV
Quantity affected
216 units
Distribution
Product was sold to distributors and direct accounts in PA, TX, WA, AR, HI, CA and TN.
Date initiated
2003-02-25
Date posted
2003-04-03
Date terminated
2003-07-07
Location
Rose Hill, VA

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