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Vacuette, Plastic Cannula HOLDEX, Ref 450216, Single packed, sterile, single use disposable tube holder with off center

FDA device recall Z-2134-2008 · posted 2008-09-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Reason for recall
At removal of the tube from the holder the needle may dislodge and become stuck in the tube stopper with the blunt end of the needle facing out.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by letter on/about 05/16/2008. They were instructed to stop distributing the affected lots immediately and destroy any of the product they may have. A Product Disposition form was attached to be completed and returned via fax to Greiner bio-one. Consignees instructed to notify their customers and to provide Greiner bio-one with a list of their customers that have received the item. If you have any questions contact Manfred Abel at 704-261-7823.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FMI
Quantity affected
1,606,005 units
Distribution
Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2008-05-16
Date posted
2008-09-11
Date terminated
2009-08-21
Location
Monroe, NC

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