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BLOM-SINGER indwelling TEP Occluder — Class III medical device recall Z-2336-2012

Terminated recall by Helix Medical LLC, reported 2012-09-19, distributed nationwide. Helix Medical LLC is recalling the BLOM-SINGER indwelling TEP Occluder due to an invalid expiration date.

Recall numberZ-2336-2012
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass III
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmHelix Medical LLC, Carpinteria, CA, United States
Recall initiated2012-03-08
Classified2012-09-07
Reported by FDA2012-09-19
Terminated2013-04-02
DistributedNationwide (US)
Countries outside the USGB
Quantity2 devices
Lot numbers1008419
Model numbersIN2004-TO

Product

BLOM-SINGER indwelling TEP Occluder, catalog IN2004-TO The Blom-Singer Indwelling (TEP(tracheoesophageal Puncture) Occluder is a non-valved silicone prosthesis designed for placement in and maintenance of the TE (tracheoesophageal) puncture following total laryngectomy. The Blom-Singer Indwelling TEP (tracheoesophageal Puncture) Occluder is indicated for placement in and maintenance of the TE puncture following total laryngectomy when placement, or replacement, of an indwelling prosthesis is performed by a qualified, trained medical professional.

Reason for recall

Helix Medical LLC is recalling the BLOM-SINGER indwelling TEP Occluder due to an invalid expiration date.

Machine access

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