| | Class 2 Recall HOLDEX® |  |
| Date Posted |
September 11, 2008 |
| Recall Number |
Z-2134-2008 |
| Product |
Vacuette, Plastic Cannula HOLDEX®, Ref 450216, Single packed, sterile, single use disposable tube holder with off center plastic cannula at the top and a stainless steel needle on the underside of the holder. It is intended for use in routine specimen withdrawal from collection bags or bottles through needless cannula ports. |
| Code Information |
Item #450216, Lot #A10074, A100745, A100746, A100747, A110749, and A110750.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. 4238 Capital Dr Monroe, North Carolina 28110-7681 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Mr. Manfred Abel 704-261-7823
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Reason for Recall |
At removal of the tube from the holder the needle may dislodge and become stuck in the tube stopper with the blunt end of the needle facing out.
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| Action |
Consignees were notified by letter on/about 05/16/2008. They were instructed to stop distributing the affected lots immediately and destroy any of the product they may have. A Product Disposition form was attached to be completed and returned via fax to Greiner bio-one. Consignees instructed to notify their customers and to provide Greiner bio-one with a list of their customers that have received the item. If you have any questions contact Manfred Abel at 704-261-7823. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
1,606,005 units |
| Distribution |
Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution. |
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