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Mammotome EX Holster

FDA device recall Z-0440-05 · posted 2005-01-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Reason for recall
A capacitor of the wrong value was used. The capacitor used was 0.11 microfarad instead of 0.22 microfarad called for in the product specifications.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified hospitals and distributors of the product by letter, dated 12/10/04.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KNW
Quantity affected
120 devices
Distribution
The product was distributed to consignees located in MI, TN, IL, NC, GA, IL, CA, FL, IN, WI, TX, AR, KS, IA, OK, NY, PA, MS, KY, ME, MO, MA, VA, NJ, LA, MN, SD, UT, CO, AL, and NH. There are no foreig
Date initiated
2004-12-10
Date posted
2005-01-27
Date terminated
2008-10-29
Location
Cincinnati, OH

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RecordFirmDate
MAMMOTOME EX HAND HELD SYSTEM (K033700)Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.2004-02-20