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Medisystems (a Nxstage Company) Hemodialysis Fistula Needle Set with MasterGuard Ant-Stick Needle Protector 15 GA x 1" R

FDA device recall Z-1126-2012 · posted 2012-02-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medisystems Corp
Reason for recall
Mislabeled outer carton: Outside shipping cartons is stamped 15Ga x 1", product contained within properly labeled as 17Ga x 1" needle
Action taken
Medisystems Corporation issued notice of recall to distributors on January 31, 2012. Distributors to notify affected end users by letter. Each letter was accompanied by a response form and instructions on how to return the response form. End users were given the option of returning involved product for credit or replacement. Contact Medisystems Quality Assurance Manager at (978) 332-5973 for information.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
FIE
Quantity affected
20,750 units (83 cases)
Distribution
USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CO, OR, NV, NY, TN, and WA.
Date initiated
2012-01-31
Date posted
2012-02-29
Date terminated
2012-09-12
Location
Lawrence, MA

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