Date Initiated by Firm |
August 22, 2013 |
Create Date |
June 26, 2015 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 09, 2014 |
Recall Number |
Z-0137-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
66353 |
Product Classification |
Device, bleeding time - Product Code JCA
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Product |
Surgicutt fully automated incision making device for bleeding time determination. ITC 8 Olsen Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820. 732.548.5700. www.itcmed.com. A subsidiary of Thoratec Corporation.
The device is a spring loaded cam driven device that provides standardized incisions of 5 mm length and 1 mm depth. This fully automated instrument is used along with blotting paper for bleeding time determinations. |
Code Information |
Product Code: SUB50I; Lot No. AK301M. Lot Expiration Date 8/31/2017 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
ITC-Nexus Dx 23 Nevsky St Edison NJ 08820-2425
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For Additional Information Contact |
Ms. Ellie Fox 732-548-7000 Ext. 4476
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
ITC has determined that the blade in their Surgicutt with Blotting Paper (Product Code: SUB50I; Lot: AK301M) devices may be loose.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action |
ITC sent a Medical Device Recall letter dated September 20, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to remove/quarantine affected product in their inventory and to return the affected product to ITC. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-631-5945.
Questions regarding this recall call 732-548-7000, ext 4476. |
Quantity in Commerce |
6 boxes (Each box contains 50 Surgicutt Devices plus 55 sheets of Blotting Paper). |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution including Arizona andTexas.
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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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