Class 3 Device Recall KODAK TMAT G/RA Film

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 12, 2010
• Date Posted: April 08, 2010
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 07, 2010
• Recall Number: Z-1315-2010
• Recall Event ID: 54981
• Product Classification: film, radiographic - Product Code IWZ
• Product: KODAK T-MAT G/RA Film, Catalog/REF # 151 0023, 24x30 cm, 5-100 Sheet Boxes FOLHAS/Hojas, Made in U.S.A. by Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street, Rochester, NY 14608 --- Device Listing # E420904 Intended use: Imaging film
• Code Information: Lot 835 021
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Carestream Health, Inc.; 150 Verona Street; Rochester NY 14608-1733
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Product mix-up. The firm received a customer complaint indicating that the customer had opened a box of film and although it was supposed to be T-MAT L/RA, it was performing like T-MAT G/RA.
• FDA Determined Cause: Mixed-up of materials/components
• Action: A "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (VOLUNTARY)" letters and Response Forms (dated 3/12/10) were sent to the customers on 3/12/10 via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The foreign sales offices are being notified via e-mail (started on 3/12/10) so that they in turn can notify the foreign consignees of the recall action and report back to Carestream Health. The letter describes the products, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers should identify and remove from inventory shelves any product that is listed in the recall, complete and return the attached Product Information Form whether they have affected product or not by fax to Carestream Health Customer Service 1-800-445-9967. Carestream Health will organize the return through designated carriers and will pay for transportation; and supply replacement stock in a timely manner. If you have any questions, concerns, or product technical questions, please call or fax Customer Service or Technical support at 1-800-328-2910.
• Quantity in Commerce: 875 boxes
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA and Puerto Rico, Australia, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, Honduras, and New Zealand
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.