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Terminated

Curity Staple Remover Kit; Product Code: 66701. Staple Remover Kit.

FDA Recall Z-1304-2013 · Posted 2013-05-11

Recalling FirmCovidien LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKDD
Date Initiated2013-04-12
Date Terminated2015-06-02
Product Quantity52363 distributed

Reason for Recall

On March 26, 2013 Covidien received a recall notice from one of their suppliers CareFusion. CareFusion is recalling a variety of OTC drug products including the 10% Povidone Iodine SEPP Applicator which is utilized in specific convenience kits.

Firm Action

US Customers were notified of the recall by letter sent by Federal Express on April 12, 2013. The letter requests that they immediately stop using any affected product, quarantine it, and return it to Covidien. Consignees were asked to return a verification form and return it to Covidien via fax.

Root Cause

Error in labeling

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and in the country of: Panama.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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