Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2012-11-02
Date Terminated2013-03-04
Product QuantityS112468N=1000 units, S120196N=1400 units, & S120197N=1200 units
Reason for Recall
California Medical Laboratories, Inc. has identified an issue with the Rigid Tip Suction Wand. Due to insufficient adhesive application, the distal tip has the potential to come loose from the wand and fall into the patient's chest cavity.
Firm Action
CalMed sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated November 2, 2012, to all affected customers by certified mail and additionally followed up via electronic mail. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact Sorin Group USA's Customers Service Department at +1-800-650-2623 to return any unused product and order replacements. Customers were also asked to communicate the important safety information to all potential users within their organization or any other organization where the affected product may have been transferred and to maintain awareness of this communication for an appropriate period of time to ensure effectiveness of the corrective action. Customers were asked to return all unused product to CalMed Labs. Customers with questions were instructed to contact California Medical Laboratories at +1-714-556-7365.
For questions regarding this recall call 714-556-7365.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, FL, CA, LA, CO, and MS.
Internationally to Canada, Israel, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Spain.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.