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