Cygnus LLC Centrifuge Model CF-6 with lid lock. (Block Model Number OCT-VI). Units are distributed to Bloch Scientific, Holbrook, NY for Bloch''s customers MFT and Cascade. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Centrifuge Model CF-6 with lid lock. (Block Model Number OCT-VI). Units are distributed to Bloch Scientific, Holbrook, NY for Bloch''s customers MFT and Cascade.
Brand
Cygnus LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial Numbers: Labeled for MFT -- 033824, 033825, 033827 through 033840, 033842 through 033844, 033852 through 033855, 033857 through 033863, 034411 through 034415, 034417 through 034445, 08296594 through 08296608. Labeled for Cascade -- 033690, 033989, 034109, 033942 through 033956, 033958 through 033960, 034119 through 034128.
Products Sold
Serial Numbers: Labeled for MFT -- 033824; 033825; 033827 through 033840; 033842 through 033844; 033852 through 033855; 033857 through 033863; 034411 through 034415; 034417 through 034445; 08296594 through 08296608. Labeled for Cascade -- 033690; 033989; 034109; 033942 through 033956; 033958 through 033960; 034119 through 034128.
Cygnus LLC is recalling Centrifuge Model CF-6 with lid lock. (Block Model Number OCT-VI). Units are distributed to Bloch due to When device was packaged, too much expanding foam was added causing the lid to deform and causing the lid locking mechanism to be out of alignment.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
When device was packaged, too much expanding foam was added causing the lid to deform and causing the lid locking mechanism to be out of alignment.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A recall notice was sent to Bloch Scientific on September 8, 2005. Bloch further distributed the product to MTF, Cascade and will conduct a sub-recall
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
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