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Myocardial Heart Wires Intended for temporary atrial and ventricular pacing and sensing during or after cardiac surgery

FDA device recall Z-0165-2013 · posted 2012-10-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Oscor, Inc.
Reason for recall
Oscor, Inc. in Palm Harbor, FL is recalling myocardial heart wires, models TME60S, TME64S, TME64C, TME64S-3, TME65S, and TME66S. The recall was initiated due to the spacing between anchoring zig-zag to electrode is out of specification.
Action taken
Oscor sent a customer notification letter dated July 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to send the listed models and lots in their inventory back to the recalling firm for immediate replacement. They were also instructed to call Oscor Customer Service at 727-937-2511 to obtain a Return Goods Product (RGA) number. For questions regarding this recall call 727-937-2511, ext. 133.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LDF
Quantity affected
1425
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including OR, FL, Al, TX, NM, CA, AL, PA, KY, IN, OH, and IL and internationally to Canada, Russia, and New Zealand
Date initiated
2012-07-25
Date posted
2012-10-29
Date terminated
2013-12-17
Location
Palm Harbor, FL

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