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FDA Recall Z-0348-2011 · Posted 2010-11-18

Recalling FirmMicromedics, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeETD
Date Initiated2010-03-15
Date Terminated2011-06-21
Product QuantityVT 213 (1982 pouches); ET 50 (500 pouches)

Reason for Recall

Micromedics, Inc is conducting a product recall on a number of medical device products because of weak seals of the sterile pouches, potentially resulting in a non-sterile product which may cause transmission of disease or infection.

Firm Action

Micromedics issued a Product Recall letter dated March 15, 2010 to customers, describing the product being recalled, the product sterility issue, and actions to be taken. The letter advised customers to contact Customer service to return any affected product to Micromedics for replacement. Customers can contact Micromedics at 1-800-624-5662 or 651-452-1977 ext. 226 concerning this recall.

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, and WI. FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, ISRAEL, PERU, SPAIN, IRELAND.

Official Source

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

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