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STA-Compact Hemostasis System with Cap piercing capability.

FDA device recall Z-0899-03 · posted 2003-05-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Reason for recall
With maintenance of the STA line, the cap-piercing feature may involve potential risk of needle puncture injury.
Action taken
The firm sent out letters on March 5, 2003 to their customers alerting them to the problem and providing further guidance on how to prevent the problem. The firm will be sending out to the customers a protective device to attach to the needle assembly as soon as possible
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GKP
Quantity affected
79
Distribution
The product was shipped to 47 hospitals throughout the nation. Other units were shipped to the firm sales representatives.
Date initiated
2003-03-05
Date posted
2003-05-29
Date terminated
2003-09-09
Location
Parsippany, NJ

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