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Medtronic Midas Rex Legend Lubricant/ Diffuser Cartridge Catalog number PA100-A, manufactured by Medtronic Powered Surgi

FDA device recall Z-0213-05 · posted 2004-11-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Power Surgical Solutions
Reason for recall
Reduced plastic thickness of lubricant/diffuser cartidge can crack under pressure causing leakage of lubricant as visible mist (appearance of smoke).
Action taken
The firm initiated the recall by letter on November 3, 2004 asking consignees to return unused units.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
HBB
Quantity affected
12,286 cases of 4 units per case
Distribution
Product was shipped nationwide and to the following foreign countries: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, Columbia, Chile, and Venezuela.
Date initiated
2004-11-03
Date posted
2004-11-20
Date terminated
2005-11-03
Location
Fort Worth, TX

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