Sterile Rigid Tip Suction Wand The Suction Wands are indicated for use to remove excess fluid from the surgical field.
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0649-2013.
California Medical Laboratories, Inc. has identified an issue with the Rigid Tip Suction Wand. Due to insufficient adhesive application, the distal tip has the potential to come loose from the wand and fall into the patient's chest cavity.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0649-2013.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0649-2013.
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California Medical Laboratories Inc Recall FAQ
California Medical Laboratories Inc is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: Sterile Rigid Tip Suction Wand The Suction Wands are indicated for use to remove excess fluid from the surgical field.. The notice was published on November 2, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 112,462 units are potentially affected.