Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. Plastic Cannula Holdex Tube Holder, Item number: 450216. It is intended for use in routine specimen withdrawal from specimen collection bags or bottles through needleless cannula ports. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Plastic Cannula Holdex Tube Holder, Item number: 450216. It is intended for use in routine specimen withdrawal from specimen collection bags or bottles through needleless cannula ports.
Brand
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot#: A030804
Products Sold
Lot#: A030804
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. is recalling Plastic Cannula Holdex Tube Holder, Item number: 450216. It is intended for use in routine specimen due to At removal of the tube from the holder the needle may dislodge and become stuck in the tube stopper with the blunt end of the needle facing out.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
At removal of the tube from the holder the needle may dislodge and become stuck in the tube stopper with the blunt end of the needle facing out.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by letter on 08/06/2008. Letters to Distributors instructed them to stop distribution of the affected product immediately and to hold any product of the lots they may have pending returned to Greiner bio-one. The were instructed to provide Greiner bio-one with a list of their customers who may have received the affected lot so that they can contact them. A Product Disposition form was included to be completed and returned to Greiner bio-one. Contact Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. at 1-888-286-3883 for assistance.
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As reported by FDA
AL, FL, IN, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI
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