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KING LAD Standard ClearSeal SINGLE USE, King Systems ETO Sterilie, 20 devices/case Size 2 / Infant ClearSeal Flexible Ki

FDA device recall Z-0425-2013 · posted 2012-11-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
King Systems Corp.
Reason for recall
The firm received two complaints from a user facility in New Jersey regarding color-coded EtO sterilization indicators on the primary device packaging that did not undergo the expected color change. The complainant reported devices that had pink color indicators when the product packaging specified that the color should change from pink to yellow (or brown) if the product had subjected to an EtO
Action taken
King Systems sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated October 31, 2012 to all affected consignees via email. The letter identified affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that further use and/or distribution of any remaining product affected by this recall should cease immediately. The letter instructs customers to destroy all of the affected products and indicate the destruction by signing and returning the attached forms using the enclosed self-addressed envelope. For questions contact your King Systems customer service representative at 800-642-5464.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
CAE
Quantity affected
263 cases of product. (2,630 devices)
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution - WI, TX, NY, MO, IN, KY, FL, NJ, PA, TN, and NC
Date initiated
2012-11-02
Date posted
2012-11-21
Date terminated
2013-05-28
Location
Noblesville, IN

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