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Steriseal-Cannula Ophthalmic; Bi-Manual Irrigating/Aspirating Handpiece.

FDA device recall Z-1820-2015 · posted 2015-06-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hill-Rom, Inc.
Reason for recall
The metal cannula attached to the handpiece can rotate and become dislodged from the plastic handpiece.
Action taken
Customers were notified via telephone and e-mail by 03/02/2015. The firm is requiring customers to complete a submitted response form and certificate of destruction for recalled devices by 03/31/2015. If recalled devices were further distributed the firm is asking customers to conduct a sub recall and forward notice of the recall. Public contact is Aspen Medical Europe Ltd, QA Department, Lynda McConaghy-QARA Manager, Lynda.McConaghy@aspenmedicaleurope.com , or +44 (0)1527 587716.
Root cause
Use error
Status
Terminated
Product code
HMX
Quantity affected
66691 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of MI & PA, and the countries of Belgium, England, Italy, Czech Republic, Turkey, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, and Lebanon.
Date initiated
2015-03-02
Date posted
2015-06-19
Date terminated
2016-05-13
Location
Batesville, IN

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