FDA Recall Terminated

Weck, DermaHook", Catalog #382805, 1/2" (12mm) Neuro Elastic Retractors, Sterile, Rx only, Weck Closure Systems, 2917 Weck Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Recall: Z-1857-2008 · Initiated May 12, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1857-2008
Event Number
48135
Firm
Telefelx Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
GDG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Initiated
May 12, 2008
Posted
September 4, 2008
Terminated
April 19, 2012
Address
2917 Weck Drive, Durham, NC, 27709

Description

Weck, DermaHook", Catalog #382805, 1/2" (12mm) Neuro Elastic Retractors, Sterile, Rx only, Weck Closure Systems, 2917 Weck Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Reason

The bands are breaking within the sealed packaging or in use prior to the expiration dates.

Action

Consignees were notified by letter via UPS next day, on/about 05/12/2008. They were instructed to return all affected product or acknowledge that the product no longer exists. They were further instructed to forward the letter to if they have further distributed the affected lots into institutional settings or to homecare patients and retrieve relevant product from those locations. If you require additional information or clarification regarding this matter, please contact Jackie Warner at 1-800-334-9751, ext. 4973.

Distribution

U.S., Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and the Virgin Islands

Quantity

8492 units