ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0662-03 ยท EQJ Bur, Ear, Nose And Throat

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

Product is labeled as ''Oto-''Flex Bur'', Medtronic-Xomed brand, packed into a sterile pouch. Product is further packaged into a shelf box with similar labeling as follows: Part Number 31-55631 Oto-Flex carbide 1.0mm Bur; Part Number 31-55632 Oto-Flex carbide 2.3mm Bur; Part Number 31-55642 Oto-Flex diamond 2.3mm Bur; Part Number 31-55647 Oto-Flex diamone 0.7 mm Bur PART NUMBER AND LOT NUMBER IS L

DateMar 20, 2003 (initiated Jan 25, 2002)
StatusTerminated
ReasonProduct packaging pouches may be open thereby compomising the sterile barrier.
Root causeOther
ActionA recall notification letter and Effectiveness Response Form were Federal Expressed Overnight Delivery to the attention of the Risk Manager at each consignee on 1/25/2003. Consignees were requested to respond and return recalled product to Medtronic Xomed in Jacksonville, FL. or they can destroy them and request credit.
Quantity120
DistributionProduct was distributed to hospitals in the follwoing US states: CO, VA, MA, CA, HI, ID, VT, NY, NC, OK, MO, TX, GA, AND AL. there were no military or government accounts. There were nine international accounts as follows (all distributors): 1- Kir-Op AS, Biskop Jens Nilssonsgt 5A, Postal Box 6631
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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