| Date Initiated by Firm | May 06, 2016 |
| Date Posted | July 22, 2016 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 01, 2017 |
| Recall Number | Z-2251-2016 |
| Recall Event ID |
74637 |
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| Product Classification |
Irradiator, blood to prevent graft versus host disease - Product Code MOT
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| Product | Best Theratronics cabinet x-ray systems intended for use in the irradiation of blood and blood products (packaged in transfusion bags) to inactivate T-lymphocytes for the prevention of Graft Versus Host Disease. |
| Code Information |
All Raycell units with serial #'s 5000 and higher. |
| FEI Number |
3006946288
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
BEST THERATRONICS LTD. 413 MARCH ROAD KANATA Canada
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| For Additional Information Contact | Mike de van der Schueren 866-792-8598 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | It was discovered that both the new device and the predicate device failed to comply with performance standard. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act |
| Action | Best Theratronics ( BTL) planned action to bring into compliance:
BTL proposes that the repairs are to be completed during annual routine
preventive maintenance visits at the user's site to minimize downtime, which disrupts the user's ability to irradiate blood. A standard repair kit has been developed.
For further information, please contact Best Theratronics Customer Service at 1-866-792-8598 |
| Quantity in Commerce | 128 |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 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.
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