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propper brand cal-mark(R), Micro-Hematocrit Calibrated Capillary Tubes, CALIBRATED-HEPARINIZED, reorder no. 043021, 6 Vi

FDA device recall Z-0051-04 · posted 2003-10-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Propper Mfg Co Inc
Reason for recall
Deviation in capillary tubes could cause a 10% increase in read out values which could make a slight anemic patient appear to have a normal reading.
Action taken
On 8/9/02, Propper faxed a 'Request for Return' of the product to the consignees advising them of the problem and that a replacement will be sent for all returned product. On 11/27/02, Propper faxed a second 'Request for Return of Product' to its consignees. The firm destroyed the recovered and held stock.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
G-IO
Quantity affected
178 boxes
Distribution
Distributors located in TX, UT, ID, IL, IA, IN, MN, WI, OH, CT, MO, PA, VA.
Date initiated
2002-08-09
Date posted
2003-10-24
Date terminated
2003-10-23
Location
City, NY

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