FDA Recall Terminated

Therakos CellEx Photopheresis System; Photopheresis Procedural Kits, for use with the THERAKOS CellEx Instrument;

Recall: Z-1654-2010 · Initiated March 29, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1654-2010
Event Number
55300
Firm
Therakos Inc
FEI Number
2523595
Product Code
LNR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 29, 2010
Posted
May 26, 2010
Terminated
July 18, 2013
Address
1001 Us Highway 202, Raritan, NJ, 08869

Description

Therakos CellEx Photopheresis System; Photopheresis Procedural Kits, for use with the THERAKOS CellEx Instrument;

Reason

Higher than normal blood leaks on THERAKOS CELLEX Procedural Kits that are intended for use with the THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis System

Action

On March 29, 2010, Therakos Photopheresis sent Important Product Correction Notification letters by FedEx to all direct end use and distributor customers who received lot X120 in addition to phone contact. On March 31, 2010 those who received lot X123 were sent letters by Fed Ex as well as phone contact.. The one Canadian customer was notified by phone on March 31, 2010 followed by a Fed Ex letter. On April 12, consignees who were shipped Lot X119 were contacted by phone, followed by a hard copy letter. On May 7, 2010 all direct end use and distributor consignees were notified of the additional lot being added to the recall. Questions may be directed to Therakos Customer Technical Services at 1-877-865-6850.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution, and Canada and Germany

Quantity

280 units in US (1 sales unit contains 3 kits each)