Date Initiated by Firm |
September 13, 2005 |
Date Posted |
October 04, 2005 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 30, 2005 |
Recall Number |
Z-0001-06 |
Recall Event ID |
33407 |
510(K)Number |
K910515
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Product Classification |
Hood, Surgical - Product Code FXY
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Product |
Stackhouse FreedomAire Lens/Hood; a sterile disposable protective head garment for use with the FreedomAire Surgical Helmet System, providing a clear plastic bubble lens and protective head hood to connect to the surgical helmet; individually packaged hoods, 12 per case; Manufactured for Viasys MedSystems, Wheeling, IL 60090 |
Code Information |
Part #10450, Catalog # SA-500/US, lot number 16963 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
VIASYS Med Systems 100 Chaddick Dr Wheeling IL 60090-6006
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For Additional Information Contact |
Ms. Stephanie Wasielewski 800-323-6305
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The packaging may be compromised such that sterility of the hoods cannot be guaranteed.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
VIASYS telephoned the direct accounts and sent out follow-up faxes on 9/13/05. The accounts were informed of the potential for compromised packages seals and questionable sterility, and were instructed to check their inventory for the affected catalog numbers and lots numbers. The accounts were instructed to hold any affected product and contact VIASYS at 1-800-323-6305 to arrange for the return goods authorization. The dealers were requested to sub-recall the affected product from their customers. |
Quantity in Commerce |
481 cases |
Distribution |
Nationwide and internationally to Japan, Chile and Switzerland |
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 = FXY and Original Applicant = STACKHOUSE ASSOC.
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