FDA Recall Terminated

CelluTome Epidermal Harvesting System Part number CT-H25 or Part Number CT-H50

Recall: Z-2717-2014 · Initiated May 19, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2717-2014
Event Number
68329
Firm
KCI USA, Inc.
FEI Number
3005178245
Product Code
GFD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 19, 2014
Posted
September 29, 2014
Terminated
September 18, 2015
Address
6203 Farinon Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78249-3441

Description

CelluTome Epidermal Harvesting System Part number CT-H25 or Part Number CT-H50

Reason

Blade can shift during shipping which makes the product ineffective.

Action

KCI sent an Urgent - Voluntary Medical Device Field Notification letter dated June 6, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The firm is sending Field Notifications to affected customers instructing them to complete appropriate actions. Option I: Contact your local KCI Representative or KCI Customer Technical Support at 1-800-275-4524 and select Option 3 to arrange for return and replacement of the affected harvester(s). Option 2: If you prefer, you may re-set the blade after removal from the packaging by gently tapping the curved end of the harvester against the palm of your hand, as shown in Figure 3, until the blade is no longer visible in the harvester top plate, as shown in Figure 4.

Distribution

US nationwide Distribution

Quantity

1,331 units