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FDA device recall Z-0444-2009 · posted 2008-12-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic, Inc.
Reason for recall
Failure to insert the guidewire through the 18 gauge introducer needle
Action taken
Medtronic notified Medtronic Sales representatives via UPS for hand delivery of the Urgent Notification of Product Recall letter to the affected customers on 10/7/08 advising users to segregate the product so that it would not be used. The letter stated that a Medtronic Sales Rep would visit the site to account for all units that were received and would initiate a credit, as appropriate. Customers were requested to cooperate and assist with completing the necessary documentation.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
335 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- USA including states of IL and FL, and countries of Belgium, Honduras, and Germany.
Date initiated
2008-10-07
Date posted
2008-12-02
Date terminated
2011-06-07
Location
Danvers, MA

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