| Date Initiated by Firm | November 07, 2003 |
| Date Posted | December 17, 2003 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on January 20, 2004 |
| Recall Number | Z-0227-04 |
| Recall Event ID |
27721 |
| 510(K)Number | K932093 |
| Product Classification |
Apparatus, Autotransfusion - Product Code CAC
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| Product | Autovac TL. Autotransfusion System for Orthopedic Wound Drainage. The product is shipped in cartons containing 6 units |
| Code Information |
Model 7924. Lot number 200309 exp. 9/2005 |
| FEI Number |
2518417
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Boehringer Laboratories Inc 500 E Washington St Norristown PA 19401-5149
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| For Additional Information Contact | John Karpowicz 610-278-0900 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Inadequate bond where the tube attaches to the inlet of the bulb. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | On 11/7/03, the recalling firm contact each account via visit by field representative. The representative informed the account of the problem and removed the product. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 273 units |
| Distribution | The product was shipped to hospitals/medical centers in CT, IL, MD, MI, MS, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WA. |
| 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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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = CAC
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