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Temno Chiba FIne Needle Aspiration, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, 18 GA x 15 cm., product CHI1815, Allegiance, a Cardinal H

FDA device recall Z-0942-03 · posted 2003-06-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Reason for recall
The product was shipped prior to being sterilized.
Action taken
Recalled by telephone call and follow-up letter on 6/2/03. The accounts were informed that the biopsy needles were not sterile, and were requested to examine their inventory for the affected lot and return any found for credit and replacement.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KNW
Quantity affected
50 needles
Distribution
Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Missouri and internationally to Malaysia.
Date initiated
2003-06-02
Date posted
2003-06-12
Date terminated
2003-09-08
Location
McGaw Park, IL

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