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Fischer Cone Biopsy Excisor - Small Model: 900-150

FDA device recall Z-0614-06 · posted 2006-04-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Apple Medical Corporation
Reason for recall
Change in product material may be cause for wire breaking, and tip burning and melting during procedure. Broken pieces of the device may need to be retrieved from patient.
Action taken
Apple Medical Corporation issued letters dated March 21, 2006 to direct accounts and distributors via US Mail. Distributors are requested to sub-recall. Product is to be returned to the firm and destroyed.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
HGI
Quantity affected
1,602.7 boxes
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Australia, Austria, Taiwan, England, FInland, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Hong Kong, Spain, The Netherlands, Chile.
Date initiated
2006-03-10
Date posted
2006-04-06
Date terminated
2016-03-07
Location
Marlborough, MA

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