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Outback LTD Re-Entry Catheter, Sterile, Single Use. The Cordis LuMend OUTBACK LTD Re-Entry Catheter is indicated for pla

FDA device recall Z-0279-2009 · posted 2008-10-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cordis Corporation
Reason for recall
The Cordis LuMend Outback LTD Re-Entry Catheter - separation rate of the cannula to the deployment slide of the handle assembly is higher than anticipated. The cannula is unable to be retracted into the device after deployment due to a separation of the inner key from the cannula.
Action taken
U.S. Customers - A Notification of Recall Letter with an Acknowledgement Form was sent overnight to 5 individuals in each account on 08/18/2008. For non-U.S. customers, email notification with return acknowledgement is used to notify the affiliate distributors, who then notify and reconcile the customers in those countries (08/18/2008). Contact Cordis special Customer Service at (800) 551-7683 for assistance.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MCW
Quantity affected
11,893
Distribution
Worldwide
Date initiated
2008-08-20
Date posted
2008-10-31
Date terminated
2008-12-01
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

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