RecallDepth

Chiba Needle Marked Model: CNM-2308, Size: 23 GA x 20 CM, Remington Medical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA 30005. General purpose aspiration Cytology Biopsy Needle

This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 20, 2009).

Company
Remington Medical Inc.
Recall Initiated
June 19, 2009
Posted
September 20, 2009
Terminated
October 23, 2009
Recall Number
Z-1935-2009
Quantity
50 units
Firm Location
Alpharetta, GA
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Two unsealed pouches were identified after product release, compromising product sterility.

Distribution

US - CA and WI.

Lot / Code Info

Lot number 091386.

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

Initial notification to consignees was issued via telephone on June 19, 2009 and by certified mail on June 30, 2009. They were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall. If the product was further distributed, they were advised to identify their customers and notify them at once of the recall via the recall letter. A Return Authorization number was provided. Forty of 50 units in distribution were returned from the two customers.

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