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Edwards Lifesciences Rigid Suction Wand, sterile. Model numbers S033 and SPC2081. Product Usage: These suction catheters

FDA device recall Z-1967-2012 · posted 2012-07-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Reason for recall
Edwards is recalling Suction Wand models SPC2081 and S033 because the plastic tip attached to the metal suction wand may become detached during routine use.
Action taken
Edwards Lifesciences sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice Product Recall letter dated June 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, description of the issue and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product, quarantine and return any remaining in stock and complete the enclosed acknowledgment form with fax instructions to assure that the notification was received. For question call Edwards Customer Service at (800) 424-3278 from 8:00AM-4:30PM Pacific Time.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DWF
Quantity affected
1524 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of CT, TX, CA, AZ, MO, and MD and the countries of Europe and Japan.
Date initiated
2012-06-06
Date posted
2012-07-09
Date terminated
2012-09-10
Location
Draper, UT

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