Z-2447-2008

Caption Disposable Platelet Concentrator Kit, Ref 71178202, 1 each, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN...

Name: Z-2447-2008 Caption Disposable Platelet Concentrator Kit, Ref 71178202, 1 each, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN...
Creator: Smith & Nephew Inc
Published: 2008-08-05
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Smith & Nephew, Inc. / initiated 2008-08-05 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Smith & Nephew Inc began a recall of Caption Disposable Platelet Concentrator Kit, Ref 71178202, 1 each, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 on 2008-08-05. The reason FDA records is "Product contained a syringe whose package seal integrity can be adversely affected when the product is exposed to low atmospheric pressure. This may occur during shipping". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2447-2008
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-08-05
Posted: 2008-09-20
Terminated: 2010-05-28
Recalling firm: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product: Caption Disposable Platelet Concentrator Kit, Ref 71178202, 1 each, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116
Product code: FMF Syringe, Piston
Reason for recall: Product contained a syringe whose package seal integrity can be adversely affected when the product is exposed to low atmospheric pressure. This may occur during shipping.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Prior to the dissemination of the official notices, the firm notified personnel at our field offices of the BD syringe recall and advised that a subsequent recall of our Caption devices would follow. High volume users were contacted via phone on July 30th and the 31st and personnel at all affected field offices were notified via email on July 30, 2008 with an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter. The firm requedsted that usere immediately cease distribution, examin the stock on hand and the stock of the accounts that have been suppplied and remove any affected ecices from all inventory. A verification notification was included with letter
Quantity in commerce: 568 units
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution
Product codes and lots: Lot Nos.: 08EQT0001, 08DQT0001, 08CQT0003, 08BQT0002, and 08AQT0003

Product code FMF

K041976Class IISmith & Nephew Graft Delivery SystemSmith & Nephew, Inc. / cleared 2004-08-23

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