| | Class 2 Recall
Quick Shield with Snappy Safety Holder |  |
| Date Posted |
November 09, 2011 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0179-2012 |
| Product |
Quick Shield with Snappy Safety Holder, Greiner bio-one.
The VACUETTE QUICKSHIELD with SNAPPY Tube Holder is intended to be used only with the VACUETTE Blood Collection Needles and VACUETTE Blood Collection Tubes as a system in routine venipuncture procedures. These devices are to be used by properly trained healthcare professionals only in accordance with these instructions. |
| Code Information |
Item #450254, Lot numbers: B041104, B051105 and B071106.
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Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer |
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
4238 Capital Dr
Monroe, North Carolina 28110 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Contact the recalling firm for information |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Manfred Abel
704-261-7800
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Reason for
Recall |
Reports of the Vacuette QuickShield Safety Holders breaking during use due to a crack at the holder hub.
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| Action |
Greiner Bio-One sent a "QUICKSHIELD WITH SAFETY HOLDER" notification letter dated August 11, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to stop distributing and using the affected products. A Product Disposition Form was attached for customers to complete and return for replacements. Contact the firm at 888-266-3883 for questions concerning this recall. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
443,950 pieces |
| Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CO, IL, KY, NY, PA and VA. |
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