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FDA device recall Z-0692-2013 · posted 2013-01-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Quanta System, S.p.A.

Reason for recall

Quanta System S.p.A, Italy, is notifying U.S. consignees that their website contained promotional materials for products distributed in the U.S. which did not specify that some of the claims made therein were not meant to apply to the U.S. distributed devices.

Action taken

Quanta System sent a letter dated November 7, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to perform the following: quarantine and destroy all promotional literature printed from the manufacturer, website or obtained from the manufacturer. Provide any promotional literature independently produced by the initial importer or distributor containing information about Quanta System products. Provide URL of initial importers or distributors website if information about Quanta System products is contained therein. Provide a written certification that all actions have been taken. Quanta System has or will: review all promotional materials and website information provided by initial importers and distributors; advise initial importers and distributors of any actions that need to be taken to change promotional materials and/or website information. For questions regarding this recall call 303-223-4336.

Root cause

Labeling False and Misleading

Status

Terminated

Product code

GEX

Quantity affected

12 units

Distribution

Class II Recall - Worldwide Distribution - USA including TX, AZ, OR, and CO. Only US product is affected by this recall.

Date initiated

2012-11-07

Date posted

2013-01-17

Date terminated

2013-01-23

Location

Solbiate Olona VA, Italy

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