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FDA device recall Z-0339-2014 · posted 2013-11-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc.
Reason for recall
Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because the shipping configurations in which the 6 fluid ounce units containing a specific revision of the Instructions for Use (IFU) shipped in a divided cell shipping
Action taken
A customer notification letter dated 10/28/13 was sent to all customers who purchased the Vascu Guard and the Dura Guard. The letter informs the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with any questions regarding the recall are instructed to contact Customer Service unit at (800) 423-2090. If customers are distributors or if they have have distributed the recalled products to any other health care provider, they are instructed to notify their accounts and provide them with a copy of the recall notification. If customers would like Baxter to perform the recall task for them, then they are instructed to contact Stericycle at 1-866-912-8417.
Root cause
Packaging change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GXQ
Quantity affected
446 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2013-10-28
Date posted
2013-11-18
Date terminated
2014-06-03
Location
Saint Paul, MN

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