| | Class 2 Recall CalMed SU-12202NS |  |
| Date Posted |
January 07, 2013 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0650-2013 |
| Product |
Rigid Tip Suction Wand
Non sterile bulk devices (S112468N, S120196N, and S120197N) were sold to Terumo UK to be included in a kit under Terumo as manufacturer's name.
The Suction Wands are indicated for use to remove excess fluid from the surgical field. |
| Code Information |
Catalog No: SU-12202NS
Lot No: S112468N, S120196N, S120197N
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
California Medical Laboratories Inc 1570 Sunland Ln Costa Mesa, California 92626-1515 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Jodi Taylor 714-556-7365 Ext. 201
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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.
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| 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. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
S112468N=1000 units, S120196N=1400 units, & S120197N=1200 units |
| Distribution |
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. |
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