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Zimmer Hemovac Wound Drainage Device, Infection Control Kits, 400ml INF. CNTRL. Kit w/ 3/32" Drain, 2,4mm, 7Fr, PVC, 107

FDA device recall Z-1489-2008 · posted 2008-09-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
The sterility of the device may be compromised due to the possible presence of slits or pinholes in the packaging.
Action taken
Consignees were notified via recall letter dated 1/29/08 to locate and return the affected product. The recall action was expanded to additional products/lots via recall letter dated 3/17/08. Custom kit packers were instructed to notify their customers.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
GCY
Distribution
Nationwide, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Dubai, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia & Montenegro, Singapor
Date initiated
2008-01-29
Date posted
2008-09-19
Date terminated
2009-11-12
Location
Warsaw, IN

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