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Galil Medical, 17G Cryoablation Needle Holder FPRPR 4014, Rx only, Sterile EO. Product Usage: Galil Medicals 17G Cryoabl

FDA device recall Z-1613-2012 · posted 2012-05-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Galil Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Galil Medical is recalling 17G Cryoablation Needle Holder, FPRPR 4014. This voluntary recall has been initiated due to the possibility of excessive bioburden on the Needle Holders.
Action taken
Galil Medical sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated April 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem, actions to be taken. The letter instructs customers to return all unused affected products, use a revised needle preparation procedure and forward and communicate this Recall Notice and instructions. Customers were instructed to complete and return the attached Response Form with returned product or fax to 1+877-510-7757. For any questions contact Galil Medical Customer Service.
Root cause
Material/Component Contamination
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEH
Quantity affected
26 kits
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, NY, NC, WA and the countries of CANADA, DENMARK, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, TAIWAN and UNITED KINGDOM.
Date initiated
2012-04-12
Date posted
2012-05-16
Date terminated
2012-08-16
Location
Arden Hills, MN

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