ArthoCare Caps-Lock Cannula, polypropylene 70 mm cannula sterile, in double pouch, 10 pouches per chipboard box, lot code 1905.

Company: Arthrocare Corporation
Recall Initiated: July 12, 2005
Posted: July 22, 2005
Terminated: July 24, 2006
Recall Number: Z-1043-05
Quantity: 500 units, 180 in the U.S., 320 aborad
Firm Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Reason for Recall

Potential loss of product sterility due to breach of outer and inner seal packages, which may result in infection

Distribution

The product was distributed to 19 consignees in foreign countries, including Denmark, Spain, Lebanon, Finland, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Egypt, Italy, and Australia, as well as 12 medical facilities in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Montana, Oregon, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin and Nevada. Dates of distribution and manufacture are approximations, provided by the recalling firm.

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