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Z-0051-2007

Kendall Monoject Syringe with Hypodermic Needle, 3cc syringe with 27 ga A-Bevel Needle (3cc- 27x1-1/4 A)...

Medtronic, Inc. / initiated 2006-09-11 / Terminated

Kendall a Division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP began a recall of Kendall Monoject Syringe with Hypodermic Needle, 3cc syringe with 27 ga A-Bevel Needle (3cc- 27x1-1/4 A) Product # 8881513744 on . The reason FDA records is "Incorrect needle: There is an incorrect needle configuration on the syringe. The correct needle has a 27 gage A-bevel, the needle on the syringe has no bevel, typically used for dental irrigation". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0051-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Medtronic, Inc.
Product
Kendall Monoject Syringe with Hypodermic Needle, 3cc syringe with 27 ga A-Bevel Needle (3cc- 27x1-1/4 A) Product # 8881513744
Product code
FMF Syringe, Piston
Reason for recall
Incorrect needle: There is an incorrect needle configuration on the syringe. The correct needle has a 27 gage A-bevel, the needle on the syringe has no bevel, typically used for dental irrigation.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
A recall letter was mailed 9/12/2006 to the 44 customers who purchased this product from Tyco Healthcare. The firm requested that their distributors notify their customers, and coordinate recovery of the product. The recall mailing included a form that was to be faxed back to Tyco Healthcare. A postage paid return envelope was also included if the customer does not have access to a fax machine.
Quantity in commerce
130,000
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: 611406 and 611407