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Z-2030-2011

Codman Metal Disposable ICP Kit

Cerenovus, Inc. / initiated 2010-11-30 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. began a recall of Codman Metal Disposable ICP Kit Product Code: 80-1190 This is a single use, disposable drill kit designed for gaining access to the cranium for therapeutic... on . The reason FDA records is "Packaging defect may compromise sterility of device". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2030-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cerenovus, Inc.
Product
Codman Metal Disposable ICP Kit Product Code: 80-1190 This is a single use, disposable drill kit designed for gaining access to the cranium for therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures
Product code
GWM Device, Monitoring, Intracranial Pressure
Reason for recall
Packaging defect may compromise sterility of device
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Package design/selection
Action
The firm, Codman, sent an "Important Notice Urgent- Voluntary Product Recall Notification" letter dated November 30, 2010 to its customers via FedX. On January 7, 2011, Codman expanded the recall to four additional product codes.On January 31, 2011, the firm issued a supplemental recall letter and identified one additional product code: 80-11197. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to identify the unused affected products in their inventory and follow the recall instructions provided: 1) If you have NO product to return, please advise Codman as soon as possible using the FACSIMILE form attached and fax to 508-828-6118 and 2) if you DO have product to return, please call 1-800-225-0460, Option 4, for instructions for return. Codman is presently working toward supplying replacement products as soon as possible. Please call Customer Service to check on the status of product availability at 1-800-225-0460. Should you have any questions regarding this recall, please call Customer Service at 1-800-225-0460 or your local Codman Representative.
Quantity in commerce
1671 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including states of :AL, FL,GA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, OR, PA, RI, UT,WI and WV; and countries including: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Bahamas , Belgium, Dubai, Japan, Madrid, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudia Arabia, UAE, Uruguay, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Lot Codes:  421298 422002 SW103730  444161 KA291  AB243  DB319  FB302  JB212