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MicroAire K-Wires

FDA device recall Z-1407-2017 · posted 2017-03-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
Reason for recall
Mislabeling on three lots of K-Wires. The incorrect product description " dual trocar" instead of "single trocar" was on the product label on the following parts: 1600-9355NS (lot 61005), 1600-9625NS (lot 60297), and 1604-162NS (lot 62856).
Action taken
The firm will mail recall letters to the customers who received the mislabeled k-wires on February 21, 2017. Letters will be sent by UPS to expedite the delivery. The firm will contact the non-responding accounts at least two more times.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
HTY
Quantity affected
Total 362
Distribution
United States.
Date initiated
2017-02-21
Date posted
2017-03-03
Date terminated
2017-07-14
Location
Charlottesville, VA

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