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Olsen Medical, MIDAS TOUCH NEEDLE ELECTRODE, WITH MODIFIED TIP. Model Numbers: 30-1011, 30-1012, 30-1013, 30-1014 and 30

FDA device recall Z-0140-2010 · posted 2009-11-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Kentucky Packaging Service LP
Reason for recall
THERE WERE INCONSISTENCIES NOTICED ON THE INSULATION OVERLAP. THE ELECTRODE HAS A LARGE DIAMETER SHAFT THAT TRANSITIONS TO A SMALLER DIAMETER SHAFT. THE 1ST LAYER OF INSULATION WHICH COVERS THE SMALL DIAMETER SHAFT OVERLAPS WITH THE 2ND LAYER OF INSULATION THAT COVERS THE LARGER DIAMETER SHAFT. ON SOME ELECTRODES IT APPEARS THAT THE OVERLAP IS TOO SHORT TO COVER THE TRANSITION WHICH MAKES THIS
Action taken
Olsen Medical issued an "Urgent: Device Recall" letter to Consignees beginning September 24, 2009 . Customers were instructed to inventory their stock and for all remaining product immediately discontinue use and return. Consignees were also instructed to contact their customers and notify them of the recall. For further information, contact Olsen Medical at 1-502-772-4272.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
3,617 pieces
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- AZ, FL, IA, MD, MO, NM, OR, NV, TN, TX and VA.
Date initiated
2009-09-24
Date posted
2009-11-10
Date terminated
2010-10-05
Location
Louisville, KY

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