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Terumo Glidesheath (tm), 6 French, Nitinol wire, product code 15-1060. Used to facilitate placing a catheter through the

FDA device recall Z-1612-2013 · posted 2013-06-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Terumo Medical Corporation
Reason for recall
Medical devices were incorrectly labeled with extended expiration dates.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified consignees by letter on 5/30/2013. The letter was flagged as an urgent product bulletin addressed to risk managers. The notification advised customers to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any available stock for subsequent instructions to be provided for pick-up and replacement.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
550 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2013-05-30
Date posted
2013-06-27
Date terminated
2013-10-30
Location
Elkton, MD

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