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RITA StarBurst (2-3cm Diameter/25cm Length), Electro-surgical Device, Manufactured by: RITA Medical Systems, Inc., One H

FDA device recall Z-0753-2007 · posted 2007-04-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Rita Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
The product may have a cracked tray which can compromise the sterility of the product.
Action taken
Notification by letter of the AngioDynamics, Inc. sales force and the domestic and international distributors began on April 2, 2007. They were asked to return all affected devices to the Manchester, GA division of AngioDynamics, Inc. A reply form was attached to be completed and returned via fax to AngioDynamics.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
751 devices
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Rep
Date initiated
2007-04-03
Date posted
2007-04-19
Date terminated
2010-01-20
Location
Manchester, GA

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