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Microtek Medical, Inc., Microscope Drape for Zeiss Standard Model/Catalog Number: 70890655 Product Description: The Micr

FDA device recall Z-0592-2011 · posted 2010-12-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Microtek Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
This product is being recalled due the product is miss-labeled as being sterilized by EO processing; however, the product was processed using Gamma sterilization.
Action taken
On 08/23/10 Microtek Medical, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida notified all of their customers via a telephone call and requested immediate return of the product . The firm followed up with each of the customers by sending out an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter (written notice), dated September 02,2010, to each on 9/8/10. The letter identified the affected product, stated the reason for the recall, and asked that the product be returned immediately. Customers are to complete and return the enclosed response form. Anyone needing further assistance is asked to contact Elizabeth Jolly, V.P. Legal at 1-888-844-0988.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
KKX
Quantity affected
5 Cases, 12 drapes per case, 60 Drapes total distrubuted
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2010-08-23
Date posted
2010-12-10
Date terminated
2010-12-14
Location
Jacksonville, FL

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