Curity Staple Remover Kit — Class III medical device recall Z-1304-2013
Terminated recall by Covidien LLC, reported 2013-05-22, distributed nationwide. On March 26, 2013 Covidien received a recall notice from one of their suppliers CareFusion. CareFusion is reca
| Recall number | Z-1304-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Covidien LLC, Mansfield, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-04-12 |
| Classified | 2013-05-11 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-05-22 |
| Terminated | 2015-06-02 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | PA |
| Quantity | 52,363 distributed |
Product
Curity Staple Remover Kit; Product Code: 66701. Staple Remover Kit.
Reason for recall
On March 26, 2013 Covidien received a recall notice from one of their suppliers CareFusion. CareFusion is recalling a variety of OTC drug products including the 10% Povidone Iodine SEPP Applicator which is utilized in specific convenience kits.
Machine access
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