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Terminated

Wallach LL100 Cryosurgical Freezer CO2 System Model: 9000002X.

FDA Recall Z-0092-2010 · Posted 2009-10-29

Recalling FirmCooper Surgical, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEH
Date Initiated2009-09-29
Date Terminated2012-04-17

Reason for Recall

CO2 Cryosystem thermal load may exceed the exhaust gas phase, resulting in ice formation in the exhaust valve. Should this occur, the Cryo tip may cool at a less than optimal rate, resulting in ice formation in the exhaust valve.

Firm Action

Cooper Surgical notified customers by letter titled "Notice of Recall - Urgent" dated September 29, 2009 advising them of the problem and requesting return of the device. International accounts were notified by letter Beginning October 1, 2009. For further information, contact Cooper Surgical by fax at 1-203-799-2002 or phone at 1-203-799-2000.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Canada, Australia, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Solvenia, Sweden, Hong Kong, Republic of China, Taiwan, Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Croatia, Egypt, Ghana, Guam, Guineae Bissau, Indonesia, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, New Zealand, Niger, Pakistan,Qatar, Russia, Sao Tome, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, St Vincents & Grenadines, Oman, Thailand, Turkey, UAE and Zimbabwe.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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