FDA Recall Terminated

Codman Cranial Hand Drill Product Code: 82-6607 This is a single use, disposable drill kit designed for gaining access to the cranium for therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures

Recall: Z-2032-2011 · Initiated November 30, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2032-2011
Event Number
57340
Firm
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
FEI Number
3002947440
Product Code
GWM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
November 30, 2010
Posted
April 20, 2011
Terminated
March 14, 2013
Address
325 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA, 02767

Description

Codman Cranial Hand Drill Product Code: 82-6607 This is a single use, disposable drill kit designed for gaining access to the cranium for therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures

Reason

Packaging defect may compromise sterility of device

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.

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.

Quantity

9038 units