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Medtronic U-CLIP Anastomotic Device Removal Tool, model REM1860FW. The U-Clip Anastomotic Device Removal Tool is designe

FDA device recall Z-0968-2007 · posted 2007-06-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Technologies
Reason for recall
Six lots of U-Clip Removal Tools, catalog REM1860FW were incorrectly assembled. The nose cone attachment to the body of the removal tool does not contain sufficient adhesive which can cause the nose to separate from the body of the device.
Action taken
Customers to be notified via a letter on 2/8/07. The letter will explain the situation and requests that the impacted product be returned to Medtronic for disposal. The customer will be requested to complete a "Recall Certificate" acknowledging the receipt of this information.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FZP
Quantity affected
187 (US 155, OUS 32)
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada.
Date initiated
2007-02-08
Date posted
2007-06-27
Date terminated
2008-02-24
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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