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FDA device recall Z-2220-2008 · posted 2008-09-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Applied Medical Resources Corp
Reason for recall
The product is being recalled due to possible movement or dislodgement of the positioner marker band during use.
Action taken
On May 20, 2008, Applied Medical began distribution of an Recall Notice with fax-back attachment ( Recall Notification Confirmation Form ) to all customers in the United States via Applied's Direct Sales Force. The Notice informed customers of the problem that caused the initiation of the recall and requested they complete and fax-back the Recall Notification Confirmation Form . The letter also instructed their customers to remove and return affected product to Applied Medical immediately via FedEx. If the customers had an questions they were to contact Mr. Frans VandenBroek at (949) 7l3-8369 or by e-mail at fvandenbroekappliedmedical.com.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
FAD
Quantity affected
4
Distribution
Nationwide to: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, KY, IL, LA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI and Worldwide to: Australia & South Africa
Date initiated
2008-05-20
Date posted
2008-09-16
Date terminated
2010-04-14
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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