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WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-322, WANG Cytology Needles, Central, Mediastinal and Hilar Regions, 2

FDA device recall Z-0503-2013 · posted 2012-12-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
ConMed Corporation
Reason for recall
ConMed received complaints from a user facility reporting that the WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles would not insert properly through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope. If the device will not fit through the instrument channel of a 2.0 mm bronchoscope, it must be replaced with an alternate device and could result in minor inconvenience to the user.
Action taken
ConMed Corporation sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated November 30, 2012 with Response Form , to all affected customers via USPS Priority Mail. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to complete Attachment II and return it with any unused affected product to: ConMed Corporation 525 French Road, Utica, NY 13502 United Sates of America For information regarding this recall call 315-624-3225.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
EOQ
Quantity affected
Total 452
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA , FL, IA, IN, MA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NM, OH, PA, TX. Foreign distribution to Spain, Portugal, Japan and Hungary.
Date initiated
2012-11-20
Date posted
2012-12-10
Date terminated
2015-08-25
Location
Utica, NY

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