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E-Z CLEAN Non Stick Cautery Tip. Label reads in part: "MEGADYNE 11506 SOUTH STATE STREET DRAPER, UTAH 84020 USA***CAT/RE

FDA device recall Z-0486-2010 · posted 2009-12-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
Reason for recall
Product labels reference an incorrect expiration date. Expiration date referenced on labels is 2104-07 instead of 2014-07.
Action taken
A notification letter dated October 13, 2009 was sent to the first level consignees. Consignees were instructed to examine their stock, remove affected product and contact Megadyne Customer Service at 1-800-747-6110 (United States) or 1-801-576-9669 for product return instructions.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
324 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States (CA, FL, NE, LA, MT, OK, OR, PA, SC and UT) and New Zealand.
Date initiated
2009-10-13
Date posted
2009-12-03
Date terminated
2010-02-17
Location
Draper, UT

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