Covidien Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz — Class II medical device recall Z-0756-2017
Terminated recall by Covidien LLC, reported 2016-12-21, distributed nationwide. Sterility of the outer surface of the container compromised due to packaging defect.
| Recall number | Z-0756-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC, North Haven, CT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-10-14 |
| Classified | 2016-12-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-12-21 |
| Terminated | 2018-08-08 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | JP |
| Quantity | 5,187,100 units |
| Reason classes | sterility, packaging |
| Model numbers | 17099 |
Product
Covidien Precision Specimen Container- 4 oz (118 mL), Plastic Screw Top Cap, OR Packaged, Sterile Item Code: 17099
Reason for recall
Sterility of the outer surface of the container compromised due to packaging defect.
Machine access
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