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Terminated

DIAMOND-FLEX CIRCULAR RETRACTOR, ANGLED, 40MM 5MM, Product Code 89-6114, Lot Code(s): 878971; 879366; 879404, and Date Code: C16. Designed to retract or elevate organs and tissue to provide better visualization access.

FDA Recall Z-2212-2016 · Posted 2016-07-22

Recalling FirmCarefusion 2200 Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGCJ
Date Initiated2016-07-01
Date Terminated2017-03-29
Product Quantity10

Reason for Recall

BD, formerly CareFusion, has identified a potential risk associated with a weld failure which could result in the wire protruding thru the tip of the instrument when articulated. If this failure were to occur while in use in a procedure it has the potential to damages tissue or organs

Firm Action

BD, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device/ Safety Alert/Recall Notification" letter dated 6/30/2016 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to return the affected units, along with the enclosed CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM to: BD formerly CareFusion, 75 North Fairway Drive, Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061 Attn: Customer Advocacy; to expedite the correction process and acknowledge receipt of the notification. The firm will issue a credit upon receipt of the returned affected product. For questions and support 1-800-323-9088 Prompt 3 or email: [email protected].

Root Cause

Material/Component Contamination

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US, including the states of WA and MD; and, the country of Japan.

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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