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Vacuette Quickshield Complete Plus, 21G x 1 (0.8 x 25 mm), Greiner bio-one. The Quick shield Complete Plus is intended t

FDA device recall Z-1935-2012 · posted 2012-07-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Reason for recall
: The Quickshield Complete Plus may have a defect (split at the base), which can cause the green safety shield attachment of the Quickshield holder to be loose and unstable.
Action taken
greiner bio-one sent a notification letter dated April 2, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete the attached Product Disposition Site Confirmation form and fax to 800-726-0052 or email to patech@gbo.com. This form will confirm the affected product has been discarded/destroyed. The firm will replace the product after the completed form is returned to them. Customers with questions should call 800-515-8112. For questions regarding this recall call 704-261-7823.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FMI
Quantity affected
19.5 cases (5,850 pieces) and 244 cases (73,200 pieces)= 263.5 (73258 pieces total)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including IL, MS, OH, PA, TN and VA.
Date initiated
2012-04-02
Date posted
2012-07-03
Date terminated
2013-02-27
Location
Monroe, NC

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GREINER VACUETTE QUICKSHIELD COMPLETE (K072320)Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.2007-09-14