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Reusable Catheter Passer (40 cm) SP01. One stainless steel catheter passer with T handle.

FDA device recall Z-0160-04 · posted 2003-11-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Vygon US LLC
Reason for recall
mislabeled as sterile
Action taken
The recalling firm issued recall letters to their direct accounts via fax on 9/9/03. The letter informed the accounts of the problem and the need to sterilize the product or return it for replacements.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FOZ
Quantity affected
3 units
Distribution
The products were shipped to one distributor in NY and two hospitals in TX and UT. The products were also shipped to distributors in Holland, Greece, Austria, Norway, Taiwan, and Finland.
Date initiated
2003-09-09
Date posted
2003-11-27
Date terminated
2003-11-26
Location
Norristown, PA

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