| | Class 2 Device Recall Haemonetics 2380 MINI HandHeld Tube Sealer Power Source |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | January 31, 2011 |
| Date Posted | April 06, 2011 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 06, 2012 |
| Recall Number | Z-1899-2011 |
| Recall Event ID |
57855 |
| Product Classification |
Device, Heat-Sealing - Product Code KSD
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| Product | 2380 MINI Hand-Held Tube Sealer Power Source
(including a 23802000 Battery Pack)
The Model 2380 Power Source is an instrument that generates RF power for making seals on tubing made of RF reactive thermoplastic materials typically used in blood banks, blood processing facilities and transfusion centers. |
| Code Information |
All serial numbers |
| FEI Number |
1219343
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Haemonetics Corporation 400 Wood Rd Braintree MA 02184-2412
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| For Additional Information Contact | 781-848-7100 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Battery pack may have exposed wire becoming hot |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Equipment maintenance |
| Action | The firm, Haemonetics, issued a "Field Notification: 2380 Sealer battery pack" letter dated January 28, 2011 to its customers. An international English version of this letter (CL101020-IE) has been released to foreign Distribution countries. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following:
1) Record the manufacturing date of battery, equipment model, serial number, and photo of the affected battery.
2) Report the defect through the Haemonetics PIR system by emailing: sebra2380@haemonetics.com with all of the information listed including the appropriate contact information for their company.
3) Recycle or dispose of the nickel-cadmium (NiCad) battery pack in accordance with the local, state, federal, or country specific regulations. Under no circumstances should the battery pack be incinerated as this can cause explosion and personal injury.
The operation manual will be updated to provide additional information about the proper installation and removal of the battery. This updated manual will be distributed with new devices upon release.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact the firm at sebra2380@haemonetics.com. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 50,031 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Australia, Austria, AEU, Belgium, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Turkey. |
| 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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