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The Better-Bladder With 14" ID tubing, ITEM BB14, STERILE, Measure pressure noninvasively in the extracorporeal circuit

FDA device recall Z-0057-2017 · posted 2016-10-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Circulatory Technology Inc
Reason for recall
Twisted or wrinkled balloon components which are considered a cosmetic defect by the firm.
Action taken
The firm, Circulatory Technology Inc., sent an "Urgent: Device Recall" letter dated July 1, 2016 and response forms to their customers via email. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to immediately inspect their inventory visually for units with wrinkled or twisted balloons and quarantine. Customers were also advised to complete and return the response form via email to ytamari@cirtec.com. Customers with questions are asked to contact Yehuda Tamari at (516) 624-2424, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, EST.
Root cause
Use error
Status
Terminated
Product code
DTN
Quantity affected
958 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution to states of: AL, AR, CA, Washington, D.C., FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX & VA.
Date initiated
2016-07-01
Date posted
2016-10-07
Date terminated
2017-04-14
Location
Oyster Bay, NY

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BETTER-BLADDER (BB) (K981284)Circulatory Technology, Inc.1998-08-12