FDA Recall
Terminated
Kendall Monoject Syringe with Hypodermic Needle, 3cc syringe with 27 ga A-Bevel Needle (3cc- 27x1-1/4 A) Product # 8881513744
Recall: Z-0051-2007
·
Initiated September 11, 2006
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0051-2007
- Event Number
- 36299
- Firm
- Kendall a Division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP
- FEI Number
- 1317749
- Product Code
- FMF
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Other
- Initiated
- September 11, 2006
- Posted
- October 21, 2006
- Terminated
- September 11, 2009
- Address
- 5439 State Route 40, Argyle, NY, 12809-3830
Description
Kendall Monoject Syringe with Hypodermic Needle, 3cc syringe with 27 ga A-Bevel Needle (3cc- 27x1-1/4 A) Product # 8881513744
Reason
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.
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.
Distribution
Nationwide
Quantity
130,000