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LithoClast Foot Pedal, reference EK-166 Catalog Number: 840-703 Used as an accessory to the EMS Swiss LithoClast Master/

FDA device recall Z-0078-04 · posted 2003-10-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Electro Medical Systems (EMS SA)
Reason for recall
Failure of foot pedal to activate device
Action taken
EMS notified US Distributor Boston Scientific by letter dated 10/3/03 advising them to to determine the client base and provide replacement foot pedals to the final user. Boston Scientific/Microvasive notified Hospital Risk Managers by letter dated 10/6/03.Sales representatives will visit accounts to replace the foot pedal.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FFK
Quantity affected
96 units
Distribution
Nationwide Government: VA Hospitals:Decatur, GA;Biloxi, MS; Omaha,NB, Oklahoma CIty, OK;Muskogee, OK, West Palm Beach, FL Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
Date initiated
2003-10-03
Date posted
2003-10-31
Date terminated
2004-07-20
Location
Nyon, Switzerland

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RecordFirmDate
EMS SWISS LITHOCLAST MASTER (A.K.A. SWISS LITHOCLAST ULTRA) (K012445)Electro Medical Systems SA2001-08-24