Date Initiated by Firm |
March 14, 2005 |
Date Posted |
June 16, 2005 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 08, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-0895-05 |
Recall Event ID |
31718 |
510(K)Number |
k003776 k011992 k011775
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Product Classification |
Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument - Product Code HAW
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Product |
FHC 66-ZD-MD microTargeting Drive System: System for Stereotactic Positioning Used with the Power Assist (66-DA-ME) or Display Assembly (66-DA-EN) |
Code Information |
All codes |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
FHC, Inc. 9 Main St Bowdoinham ME 04008-4418
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For Additional Information Contact |
Keri Seitz 207-666-8190
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Potential for non-sterile pin to contaminate sterile field
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
FHC notified customers by letter dated 3/14/05 and 3/25/05. The firm has issued a temporary set of instructions which include covering the non-sterile engagement pin with sterile tape and an amended Instruction For Use page to all customers. A redesigned pulley cover which will be sent to all customer when it becomes available in April 2005. |
Quantity in Commerce |
169 units |
Distribution |
Natiowide |
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 = HAW and Original Applicant = FHC, INC.
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