ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0756-2017 ยท FMH Container, Specimen, Sterile

Covidien LLC

Covidien Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL), Plastic Screw Top Cap, OR Packaged, Sterile Item Code: 17099

DateOct 14, 2016
StatusTerminated
ReasonSterility of the outer surface of the container compromised due to packaging defect.
Root causePackaging process control
ActionCovidien initiated recall by letter on October 14, 2016. Customers were notified via Federal Express and the letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory of the affected lots to Medtronic (Covidien), 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473, Attention: Field Returns Department. Accounts requested to completed Recalled Product Return From to obtain an RGA. Questions: Contact your Medtronic representative or Customer Service at (800) 882-5878.
Quantity5,187,100 Units
DistributionNationwide Foreign: Japan
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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