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Jet-Ventilator Catheter for Adults, 14G, STERILE, NO LATEX, REF 30-02-918-1, VBM Medizintechnik GmbH, Einsteinstrasse 1

FDA device recall Z-2676-2011 · posted 2011-06-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
VBM Medical Inc.
Reason for recall
Product labeled with incorrectly as being appropriate for use in adults when the intended population for use of the product is children and infants.
Action taken
VBM Medical Inc sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated May 9, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The reference and lot numbers, details of the error, along with the incorrect and correct box label, and instructions to the customers to discard the box with the incorrect label or send the complete product back to VBM Medical Inc. for re-packaging. For any further or detailed questions, please contact VBM Medical Inc. at (317) 776-1800. On 7/12/11 upon receiving the recall classification letter, the firm sent out an additional letter to its direct accounts informing them of the recall's classification and reiterating the instructions listed above.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
BTO
Quantity affected
29
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA ( nationwide ) including the country Montreal QC
Date initiated
2011-05-09
Date posted
2011-06-28
Date terminated
2012-03-14
Location
Noblesville, IN

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