September 18, 2002
02-37
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PRODUCT
Aura Cacia Rich Moisturizing Shampoo packaged in 12 and 32-fl. oz. bottles. Recall # F-756-2.
CODE
12-oz. bottles - Lots 2170 and 2171
32-oz. bottles - Lots 2171 and 2172.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Frontier Natural Brands, Norway, IA, by telephone on July 12, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
The product is contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
5,752 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Canada.
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PRODUCT
a) Tuna Salad sandwiches. Recall # F-757-2;
b) Pimento Cheese sandwiches. Recall # F-758-2.
CODE
Expiration date (7 days from production date).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
M&F Distributing Company, Inc., Bedford, IN, by printing new labels and removing and destroying the affected products beginning July 17, 2002. FDA initiated recall complete.
REASON
a) Tuna salad sandwiches contained undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5. b) Pimento cheese sandwiches contained undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approx. 30 sandwiches.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
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PRODUCT
a) "Besitos de Coco" (Coconut Kisses, a sweet baked product),
in 6 oz plastic containers. Recall # F-759-2.
b) Aguada brand Bizcocho de Zanahorias (Carrot Cake) in 10 oz and 12 oz packages. Product packed in round aluminum molds with clear plastic lids. Recall # F-760-2.
CODE
All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Oasis de Aguada, Inc., Aguada, Puerto Rico, by in-person visit on July 2, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
a) The Besitos de Coco contain undeclared FD& C yellow #5 and #6. b) The Bizcocho de Zanahorias contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5 and #6 and FD&C Red # 40.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,861 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Puerto Rico.
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PRODUCT
Sabrosos Pilones" brand, pineapple/coconut flavored lollypops. Recall # F-761-2.
CODE
All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Silgra Bakery, Inc., Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, by fax and telephone on March 21, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
The product contained undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, and FD&C Red No. 40.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,152 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Puerto Rico.
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PRODUCT
Mountain Dew in 12 oz. aluminum cans. Recall # F-755-2.
CODE
April 15 02 1645ES101.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pepsi Cola Bottling aka National Beverages, Inc., Orlando, FL, by e-mail on October 17, 2001.
Manufacturer: Pepsi Cola Bottling, Orlando, FL. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Mountain Dew may be contaminated with equipment cleaning fluid.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7200 cases.
DISTRIBUTION
FL.
*****CORRECTION*****
The ER of September 3, 2002, Recall No. D-398-2, Zerit Capsules, listed an incorrect Reason for Recall. The correct reason is: Capsule mixup; 20 mg or 30 mg capsules may be in bottles labeled as containing 40 mg capsules.
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PRODUCT
Liquid Oxygen, USP, Medical, Cryogenic Home Units (models BP-21 and BP-41). Recall # D-411-2.
CODE
Lot 08060239.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Health Care Solutions, Inc., Weirton, WV, by telephone on August 15, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations including, but not limited to, failure to test for purity and identity.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
5 tanks.
DISTRIBUTION
WV.
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PRODUCT
Desyrel Tablets (Trazodone HCL), 100 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only. Recall # D-401-2.
CODE
Lot # 0M03491, Exp. 11/02
Lot # 0M03491A, Exp. 11/02
Lot # 0E02305, Exp. 05/02.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: AmeriSource Health Services Corp., Columbus, OH, by letter and fax on August 20, 2002.
Manufacturer: Mead Johnson & Co., Evansville, IN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Lack of content uniformity-subpotent tablets (stability 18 month) by manufacturer-Mead Johnson Pharmaceuticals, A Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,857 bottles.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap (with hand pump) Rainforest Series (triclosan), 7.5 FL OZ (221 mL) bottles. Recall # D-402-2.
CODE
Rainforest product:
SKU Number 127800
Code dates 2134,2135,2136
Rainforest product mixed product displays:
SKU Number: 102781
Code Dates: 2158, 2161.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Colgate-Palmolive Co., Piscataway, NJ, by letters starting on July 2, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Cross contamination with another soap product (contains undeclared ingredients: aloe vera, fragrance, glycerin, hydrolyzed silk).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
19,293 cases.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Betamethasone Dipropionate Ointment USP (Augmented) 0.05%, 0.64 mg, 15g (0.53 oz) and 45g (1.59 oz) tubes, Rx only. Recall # D-408-2.
CODE
a) Lot Number L105039;
b) Lot Number L004054.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Alpharma Uspd, Inc., Lincolnton, NC, by letter on January 31, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Subpotent.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 8574 units;
b) 5802 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Corneas, Human Tissue for Transplantation, Recall # B-1832-2.
CODE
ID numbers 10-017-00-1172-OS and 10-017-00-1172-OD.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Lions Eye Bank of Oregon, Portland, OR, by e-mail on June 28, 2002 and by telephone and letter on July 26, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Tissue for transplantation was processed from a donor who was found to test positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) subsequent to distribution.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 tissues.
DISTRIBUTION
Italy.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-0240-2.
CODE
Units LT13783 (parts 1 and 2).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: San Diego Blood Bank, San Diego, CA, by letter dated February 21, 2002.
Manufacturer: North Coastal Donor Center, Vista, CA.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, which failed quality control testing for red blood cell volume, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
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PRODUCT
Source Plasma, Recall # B-1642-2.
CODE
Units CCBWKR, CCBVNF, CCBVDL, CCBTJH, CCBSRB, CCBRVZ, CCBRBW, CCBQNJ, CCBPTX, CCBNPR, CCBMNC, CCBLYR, CCBKPG, CCBKCK, CCBHSZ, CCBHDK, CCBCGT, 978046, 93I578, 93H912, 93G575, 9XM742, 9XM436, 9XM112, 9XL815, 9XL527, 9XL218, 9XK858, 9XK505, 9TZ711, 9TZ044, 9TY785, 9Q1449, 9Q0773, 9Q0621, 9Q0096, 9QZ566, 9M1195, 9LZ516, 9LY913, 9LY276, 9LX503, 9HH252, 9HG569, 9GT182, 9GS989, 9GS160, 9GR845, 9EH635, 9EH416, 9EG759, 9EG535, 9EE019, 9ED844
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Aventis Bio-Services, Inc., Kansas City, MO, by fax dated November 20, 2001. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor with a history of using hard drugs, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
54 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
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PRODUCT
a) Platelets, Pheresis, Recall # B-1843-2.
b) Platelets, Pheresis, Irradiated, Recall # B-1844-2.
CODE
a) Units 9154841, 9155441, 9165141, 9164851, 9164401, 9163641, 9163111, 9162771, 9162351- part 1, 9162031, 9160271-part 1, 9159971, 9159351, 9159151-part 1, 9158751, 9158401, 9157781, (parts 1 and 2 except as noted);
b) Units 9162351, 9160271, 9159151.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Central Indiana Regional Blood Center, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, by telephone on July 2, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Platelets, collected from a donor who ingested an aspirin containing product within the past 36 hours, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
34 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IN.
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PRODUCT
Platelets, Recall # B-1845-2.
CODE
Unit R85586.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
HCSC Blood Center, t/a Miller Memorial Blood Center, Bethlehem, PA, by letter dated November 14, 2001. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Platelets, collected from a donor who ingested an aspirin containing product, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
PA.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1846-2.
CODE
Units LN96013 (A and B).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
NBAH Blood Center, New Brunswick, NJ, by telephone on July 24, 2001. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, that failed quality control testing for red cell volume, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NJ.
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PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1847-2;
b) Platelets, Recall # B-1848-2;
c) Fresh Frozen Plasma, Recall # B-1849-2.
CODE
a) Units R44248, R29068, H57223, H16369;
b) Units R44248, H57223;
c) Units R44248, R29068.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
HCSC Blood Center, t/a Miller Memorial Blood Center, Bethlehem, PA, by letter dated August 29, 2000. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who was taking Prednisone and Ceftin, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
8 units.
DISTRIBUTION
PA and GA.
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PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1851-2.
b) Platelets, Recall # B-1852-2.
CODE
a) Units R94360, R89749, R89750, C25449, T58163, R94331,
R94389, C25446, T58130, R94304, R94425 , C25459, C25458, R94298, R94271, C25453, C25445, R94314, R94310, T57528, C25447, C25456, T57824, T57822, T57835, T57533, T57527, R94272, R94279, C25455, R94333, T58160, R94330, T56491, R94324, R94348, C25450, T58119;
b) Units R94360, R94304, R94298, R94271, R94272, R94279,
R94330, T56496.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
HCSC Blood Center, t/a Miller Memorial Blood Center, Bethlehem, PA, by letter dated March 1, 2001. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, manufactured in a manner that compromised their sterility, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
46 units.
DISTRIBUTION
PA and NJ.
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PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced, Recall # B-1860-2;
b) Recovered Plasma, Recall # B-1861-2.
CODE
a) and b) Unit number 18226-1628.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by fax on June 7, 2002 and by letter on June 28, 2002.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Cheyenne, WY.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for hepatitis, but were collected from an ineligible donor due to a reported history of hepatitis, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
WY and Switzerland.
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PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1895-2;
b) Platelets Pooled, Leukocytes Reduced, Recall # B-1896-2;
c) Fresh Frozen Plasma, Recall # B-1897-2.
CODE
a) and c) Unit number 0666843;
b) Pool number 0079562.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, by fax on March 12, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, collected from an unsuitable donor due to a history of jaundice, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units, 1 pool.
DISTRIBUTION
OH and KY.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1910-2.
CODE
Unit number 31127-3647.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by telephone on February 15, 2000 and by letter on March 8, 2000.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Tupelo, MS.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, collected from an unsuitable donor based on travel to an area considered endemic for malaria, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
MS.
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PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1917-2.
b) Recovered Plasma, Recall # B-1918-2.
CODE
a) and b) Unit LL06031.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
San Diego Blood Bank, San Diego, CA, by Questionable Plasma Inquiry on January 22, 2002 and by letter dated February 20, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor with a history of hepatitis, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
CA.
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PRODUCT
Saphenous Vein Allografts Tissues, Recall # B-1923-2.
CODE
Tissues 6088627, 6103286, 6103294.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
CryoLife, Inc., Kennesaw, GA, by letter dated August 8, 2002.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Tissues for transplant were collected from a donor who had not been properly evaluated.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 tissues.
DISTRIBUTION
MI, MN and NJ.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced, Recall # B-1926-2.
CODE
Units 040GR61357 and 040LW18210.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
American Red Cross Blood Services, Heart of America Region, Peoria, IL, by telephone on June 11, 2002 and by letter dated June 12, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, incorrectly labeled as being crossmatch compatible, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1929-2.
CODE
Unit number 20280-4361.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by telephone on May 16, 2000.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Lafayette LA.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, manufactured from a unit of Whole Blood that was stored at an improper temperature, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
LA.
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PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced, Recall # B-1930-2.
CODE
Unit number 20399-0176.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by letter on March 1, 2001.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Lafayette LA.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, collected from an ineligible donor due to use of an unknown medication, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
LA.
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PRODUCT
Platelets Pheresis, Leukocytes Reduced, Recall # B-1931-2.
CODE
Unit number 20399-0172.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by letter on March 10, 2001.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Lafayette LA.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, collected from an ineligible donor due to medication with an antibiotic, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
LA.
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PRODUCT
Source Plasma, Recall # B-1932-2.
CODE
Unit numbers BYGYBM, BYGXPH, BYGWZP, BYGWPJ, BYGWCV, BYGVRK, BYGVGS, BYGTWM, BYGTLH, BYGSZG, BYCHZK, BYCHNY, BYCFZR, BYCFGL, BYGXTR, BYGXJR, BYGWWD, BYGWLJ, BYGVYC, BYGVPB, BYGVCT, BYGTPF, BYGTDR, BYGSRS, BYCHSP, BYCHGV, and BYCFLF.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Aventis Bio-Services, Inc., King of Prussia, PA, by letter on April 19, 2002.
Manufacturer: Aventis Bio-Services, Inc., Charlotte, NC.
Firm initiated recall complete.
REASON
Blood products, that tested negative for viral markers, but were collected from an ineligible donor due to illegal drug use, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
27 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced Irradiated, Recall # B-0359-2.
CODE
Unit numbers E60831 and E71691.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Aurora Area Blood Bank, Heartland Blood Centers, Aurora, IL, by letter dated July 8, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products that were out of controlled storage for more than 30 minutes were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
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PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1838-2.
b) Platelets, Recall # B-1839-2.
CODE
a) and b) Unit T40541.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
HCSC Blood Center, t/a Miller Memorial Blood Center, Bethlehem, PA, by telephone on January 25, 2001. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, collected from a donor who failed to answer the question regarding having had any shots or vaccinations in the past 6 weeks, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NJ and PA.
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PRODUCT
Source Plasma, Recall # B-1850-2.
CODE
Unit numbers CN042103 and CN042482.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services L.P., Sera-Tec Biologicals L.P., Charlotte, NC, by letter on January 22, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, collected from an ineligible donor based on previous elevated testing for alanine aminotransferase (ALT), were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
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PRODUCT
Source Plasma, Recall # B-1853-2.
CODE
Unit number CN043594.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
BioLife Plasma Services L.P., Sera-Tec Biologicals L.P., Charlotte, NC, by letter on February 11, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, that tested negative for the antibody to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV), was collected from a donor that subsequently tested repeatedly reactive to anti-HCV, was not properly quarantined, and was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
NC.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced Irradiated, Recall # B-1854-2.
CODE
Unit numbers E71730 and E71717.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Aurora Area Blood Bank, Heartland Blood Centers, Aurora, IL, by letter dated July 8, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products that were out of controlled storage for more than 30 minutes were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
IL.
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PRODUCT
a) Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1901-2;
b) Platelets for Further Manufacture, Recall # B-1902-2.
c) Recovered Plasma, Recall # B-1903-2.
CODE
a); b) and c) Unit 4104844.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Walter L. Shepeard Community Blood Center,Augusta, GA, by letter dated April 30, 2002. Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood products, which were collected from a donor who had received a bone transplant, were distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3 units.
DISTRIBUTION
GA and Switzerland.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1911-2.
CODE
Unit number 20401-0802.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems,
Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by telephone
on June 14, 2001.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc.,
Lafayette LA.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, collected from
an ineligible donor due to medication
with an antibiotic, was distributed.
VOLUME
OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
LA.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes Reduced, Recall # B-1912-2.
CODE
Unit number 20400-6355 (distributed as 2 split units).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by telephone on June 6, 2001.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Lafayette LA.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, collected on an apheresis machine where there was no documentation of evaluation of the filter assemblies as required, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 units.
DISTRIBUTION
LA.
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PRODUCT
Red Blood Cells, Recall # B-1928-2.
CODE
Unit number 20401-0726.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ, by telephone on June 8, 2001.
Manufacturer: Blood Systems, Inc., Lafayette LA.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Blood product, that tested out of specification for hematocrit, was distributed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1 unit.
DISTRIBUTION
LA.
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PRODUCT
Reagent Red Blood Cells of the following types: Recall # B-1933-2.
a) Panocell-10;
b) Panocell-10, Ficin treated;
c) Panoscreen;
d) Panoscreen, Ficin treated.
CODE
a) Lot numbers 38975 and 38978;
b) Lot number 38975-E;
c) Lot numbers 38976 and 38977;
d) Lot number 38976-E.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Immucor, Inc., Norcross, GA, by letter on October 30, 2000.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Reagent red blood cells were distributed that may have been contaminated with microorganisms.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6 lots.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally.
*****CORRECTION*****
The Enforcement Report dated August
21, 2002, Recall No. Z-1229-2, listed
an incorrect Distribution as nationwide.
The correct distribution is: Foreign
markets only.
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PRODUCT
SSCOR Suction Unit Model 2314. Recall # Z-1242-2;
SSCOR Suction Unit Model 2314B. Recall # Z-1243-2;
SSCOR Suction Unit Model 2315. Recall # Z-1244-2.
CODE
All Codes.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Sscor, Sun Valley, CA, by "Urgent Field Correction" letter. Notice to the distributor and the firm's European representatives was sent on June 25, 2002. Notice to end users was sent on July 15, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Overheats and fails to suck.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4105.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Saudi Arabia.
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PRODUCT
Vanish Point Blood Collection Tube Holder, packaged 10 units per sleeve, 25 sleeves per case. Recall # Z-1280-2.
CODE
11 lots recalled:
RTI Lot number/Abbott Lot number
D152A/700126S
D158A/710166S
D166A/720076S
D167A/720086S
D169A/720146S
D170A/720196S
D171A/720206S
D172A/730046S
D173A/730056S
D174A/730126S
D181A/730286S.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Retractable Technologies, Inc., Little Elm, TX, by letter on May 1, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Unexpected premature retraction is possible.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
951,750 units.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Canada and Africa.
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PRODUCT
Misys Laboratory. Recall # Z-1281-2.
CODE
Versions 5.2, 5.23 and 5.3.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Misys Healthcare Systems Inc., Tuscon, AZ, by fax on April 23, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Software anomaly regarding cell counts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
469.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide, and Internationally.
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PRODUCT
LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor. The particular part is the therapy connector - this connector allows hard paddles, disposable electrode cables, or internal-paddle cables to be easily connected or disconnected to the device.
Recall # Z-1282-2.
CODE
Serial numbers are non-continuous and can be obtained from the SEA-DO Recall Coordinator.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Medtronic Physio-Control Corp., Redmond, WA, by letter on July 11, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Potential for interrupted pacing or defibrillator functions.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
5494.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Model 8870 Software Application Card for the Model 8840 NVision Handheld Clinician programmer. Recall # Z-1284-2.
CODE
All units are involved.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Medtronic, Inc., Neurological Division, Minneapolis, MN, by letter dated June 10, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
An incorrect drug administration rate can be programmed into SynchroMed or SynchroMed EL implantable infusion pumps due to defective software.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
34 Model 8870 Application Cards.
DISTRIBUTION
Europe and the Middle East.
_______________________
PRODUCT
Mysis Commercial Laboratory. Recall # Z-1285-2.
CODE
Versions 3.2.0; 3.2.2; 3.2.3, 3.3.0, 3.3.1a, 3.3.1, 3.4.0, 3.4.1b, and 3.4.1a.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Mysis Healthcare Systems, Inc., Plano, TX, by fax on May 28, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Software anomaly: a result for an accesion number came across the interface as negative but should have been Do Not Result (DNR).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
44.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
HP Deskjet 970Cxi Printer connected as an accessory to the Elan ATAC 8000 Random Chemistry Analyzer. Recall # Z-1288-2.
CODE
HP Deskjet 970Cxi Printer connected as an accessory to the Elan ATAC 8000 Random Chemistry Analyzer.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Elan Diagnostic Smithfield, RI, by recall notification directly from HP issued June 2002. Customers are provided instructions for identifying the effected cord and replacement. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Printer power cord may crack and cause electric shock.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
29.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
VACUTAINER Brand Luer Adapters (Catalog #367290).
Recall # Z-1291-2.
CODE
Catalog #367290
Lot #'s 1242595 and 1284859.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Becton Dickinson & Co., Franklin Lakes, NJ, by how on April 23, 2002.
Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Co., Sumter, SC.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Needle Separated from the Hub.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
3,690,000 units estimated in commerce.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Power supply cord sold with and used with Spacelabs Medical Models 90342, 90344, 90346, 90348, and 90479 telemetry systems/receiver housings. Recall # Z-1292-2/Z-1301-2.
CODE
All codes.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Spacelabs Medical, Inc., Redmond, WA, by letter dated June 28, 2002.
Manufacturer: Winegard Company, Burlington, IA.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Power supply cord not UL or CSA approved.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
759 power supplies.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Misys Commercial Laboratory. Recall # Z-1318-2.
CODE
Versions 3.3.0, 3.3.1, 3.4.0 and 3.4.1a.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Mysis Healthcare Systems, Inc., Plano, TX, by fax May 15, 2002.
REASON
Software anomaly. If the deformatter begins to process data prior to all patient result records or orders being extracted from the flat files, the remaining results or orders will not be extracted. This can result in data being processed out of sequence into the Mysis Commercial Laboratory System.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
7.
DISTRIBUTION
TX, FL, NY, MN, NC and PA.
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PRODUCT
a) MediSense ExacTech Blood Glucose Test Strips (50 Count)
NDC 57599-7103-2. Recall # Z-1319-2;
b) MediSense ExacTech Blood Glucose Test Strips(100 Count)
NDC 57599-7174-2. Recall # Z-1320-2;
c) MediSense ExacTech RSG Blood Glucose Test Strips(50
Count) NDC 57599-7542-4. Recall # Z-1321-2.
CODE
a) NDC 57599-7103-2 Lot Number: 45874;
b) NDC 57599-7174-2 Lot Number: 45874;
c) NDC 57599-7542-4 Lot Number: 45852.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Medisense Products, Bedford,
MA, by letter on August 5, 2002.
Manufacturer: Medisense UK Limited Abingdon Oxon.
Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Blood Glucose Test Strip May Give False High Readings.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
6,241 Boxes (50 test strips/box).
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Optetrak 1/2 Tibial Augmentation Block Implants, (Classification name: knee
joint patellofemoral polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained). Recall # Z-1326-2.
Part Description | Catalog Number |
---|---|
1/2 Tibial Augmentation Block, Sz 0 X 5 mm | 204-60-05 |
1/2 Tibial Augmentation Block, Sz 0 X 8 mm | 204-60-08 |
5mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.1 | 204-61-05 |
8mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.1 | 204-61-08 |
11mm RL, LM Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.1 | 204-61-88 |
11mm RM, LL Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.1 | 204-61-89 |
5mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.2 | 204-62-05 |
8mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.2 | 204-62-08 |
11mm RL, LM Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.2 | 204-62-88 |
11mm RM, LL Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz.2 | 204-62-89 |
5mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 3 | 204-63-05 |
8mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 3 | 204-63-08 |
11mm RL, LM Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 3 | 204-63-88 |
11mm RM, LL Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 3 | 204-63-89 |
5mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 4 | 204-64-05 |
8mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 4 | 204-64-08 |
11mm RL, LM Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 4 | 204-64-88 |
11mm RM, LL Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 4 | 204-64-89 |
5mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 5 | 204-65-05 |
8mm Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 5 | 204-65-08 |
11mm RL, LM Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 5 | 204-65-88 |
11mm RM, LL Tibial Augmentation 1/2 Block Sz 5 | 204-65-89. |
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Exactech, Inc., Gainesville,
FL, by letter on May 21, 2001.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Compromise of sterility barrier
packaging.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1828.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.
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PRODUCT
Hill-Rom brand Affinity Three birthing bed. Recall # Z-1283-2.
CODE
All beds with a serial number of D196AA4617 or lower.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN, by letter on June 11, 2002.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Calf support mounting screws may loosen and back out, allowing the calf support to become unstable/fall off.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
4,473 beds.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Internationally.
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PRODUCT
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics V40TM Femoral Head, 26mm Diameter, (5o40 Taper). Recall # Z-1287-2/Z-1288-2.
CODE
Device : V40TM Femoral Head, 26mm Diameter, (5o40 Taper)
Catalog #: 6260-5-226
Lot #s: BZDJPR, BZEHYR, CABHVR, CABHWR, CABPZR, CABRCR, CABRDR,
CABRER, CACNGR, CAFFKR, CAFFLR, CAFFNR, CAFFPR, CAFFRR, CAFFSR,
CAFFUR, CAGBMR, CAGBNR, CAGBOR, CAGBRR, CAGBSR, CAGBVR, CAGBWR,
CAGSJR, CAGSKR, CAGSNR, CAHMER, CAHMFR, CAHUWR, CAHUYR, CAJEPR,
CAJERR, CAJESR, CAJETR, CASUBR, CATJKR, CATJLR, CAVFMR, CAVFNR,
CAVGBR, CAVGDR, CAVGDR, CAVMSR, CAVMTR, CAVMUR, CAWKOR
Expiration Dates:
12/2006 (Lot #s: CABHWR, CAGBWR, CAHMFR, CAJEPR, CAJERR, CAJESR, CAJETR)
1/2007 (Lot #s BZDJPR, BZEHYR, CABHVR, CABPZR, CABRCR, CABRDR, CABRER, CACNGR, CAFFKR, CAFFLR, CAFFNR, CAFFPR, CAFFRR, CAFFSR, CAFFUR, CAGBMR, CAGBNR, CAGBOR, CAGBRR, CAGBSR, CAGBVR, CAGSJR, CAGSKR, CAGSNR, CAHMER, CAHUWR, CAHUYR)
2/2007 (Lot #s CASUBR, CATJKR, CATJLR, CAVFMR, CAVFNR, CAVGBR, CAVGDR, CAVGDR, CAVMSR, CAVMTR, CAVMUR, CAWKOR)
Device: 2o52 Taper Femoral Head, 26mm Diameter +0mm
Catalog #: 6280-0-126
Lot #s: 6089722R, 6314756R, 6877383R, 6902451R, 6902452R,
6978671R, 6978672R, CADULR, CADUMR, CAJDER, CAJDHR, CAJHIR
Expiration Dates:
1/2007 (Lot #s 6089722R, 6877383R, 6902451R, 6902452R, 6978671R, 6978672R, CADULR, CADUMR, CAJDER, CAJDHR, CAJHIR)
3/2007 (Lot # 6314756R)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Rutherford, NJ, by letters dated May 15 and 29 and June 5, 2002. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Product mix up. Skirted heads in Non-skirted packaging.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
125.
DISTRIBUTION
NJ.
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PRODUCT
a) Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Unitrax® C-Taper Neck Adjustment Sleeve (Adapter for Unipolar Head). Recall # Z-1289-2.
b) Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Unitrax® V40TM Std. Sleeve 5o 40 Modular Adapter (Neck Adjustment Sleeve. Recall # Z-1290-2.
CODE
a) Unitrax® C-Taper Neck Adjustment Sleeve 6942-7-065
Lot 7153061
b) Unitrax® V40TM Std. Sleeve 5o 40 Modular Adapter 6942-6-065 Lot 7153072
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Rutherford, NJ, by letters on April 1, 2002.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Product package mixup. Incorrect taper.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
38.
DISTRIBUTION
NJ and Canada.
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PRODUCT
Flexima Ureteral Stent System
Kit as follows:
See Code Section. Recall # Z-1302-2/Z-1311-2.
CODE
Boston Scientific/Medi-Tech Flexima
RegularUreteral Stent System
Kit as follows:
Catalog # | Product Gauge/length |
Lots Affected |
---|---|---|
27-410 | USK/6/20/Reg | 3309365 3654511 3871346 |
27-411 | USK/6/22/Reg | 3007121 3127119 3323329 3477054 3532532 3550119 3644298 3661611 3687166 3821902 3933757 |
27-412 | USK/6/24/Reg | 3073644 3323330 3480623 3533784 3548206 3821903 3766772 |
27-413 | USK/6/26/Reg | 3089476 3153194 3238115 3323338 3394293 3538046 3673635 3821904 3852712 |
27-414 | USK/6/28/Reg | 3480624 3544701 3683352 3871347 |
27-415 | USK/8/20/Reg | 3075354 |
27-416 | USK/8/22/Reg | 2984060 3149041 3685263 3935558 |
27-417 | USK/8/24/Reg | 3136719 3323596 3484096 3533785 3558400 3685287 3751452 3821906 3888130 3908810 |
27-418 | USK/8/26/Reg | 3251321 3276534 3534002 3690325 3881927 |
27-419 | USK/8/28/Reg | 3142848 3359543 3552848 3591057 3888131 |
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Boston Scientific Corp./Medi-Tech, Watertown, MA, by letter on June 5, 2001.
Manufacturer: Medi-Tech, a division of Boston Scientific Corp., Spencer, IN. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Outer carton multi language label incorrectly identifies the device as Biliary instead of Ureteral Stent.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
946.
DISTRIBUTION
The Netherlands.
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PRODUCT
a) Cryosurgery System-Welch Allyn. Recall # Z-1312-2;
b) LM-900 Leisegang Cryosurgery System. Recall # Z-1313-2.
CODE
a) Cryosurgery System-Welch Allyn
Catalog No. 88372
Serial Numbers: 010201 to 050215; 110101 to 110103
b) LM-900 Leisegang Cryosurgery System
Catalog Number: 50501 and 50502
Serial Numbers: 12744 to 13500.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Coopersurgical, Inc., Trumbull, CT, by letter on August 1, 2002.
Firm initiated recall is complete.
REASON
Tip may separate from Cryogun when pressure is released during operation.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
767.
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide and Canada, Guatamala, Costa Rica, Mexico, Manila and Istanbul.
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PRODUCT
a) Microstream Smart CapnoLine Oral/Nasal O2/CO2 Cannula.
Recall # Z-1314-2;
b) Microstream Smart CapnoLine Nasal O2/CO2 Cannula.
Recall # Z-1315-2.
c) MAC-Line Smart Oral Nasal 02/CO2 Cannula. Recall # Z-1316-2;
d) MAC-Line Smart Nasal O2/C02Cannula. Recall # Z-1317-2.
CODE
Description Oridion PN O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Adult 006912 O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Adult Long 007739 O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Pediatric 006913 O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Pediatric Long 007740 Smart CapnoLine Adult 007264 Smart CapnoLine Intermediate 007265 Smart CapnoLine Pediatric 007266 Smart CapnoLine O2 Adult 007267 Smart CapnoLine O2 Adult Long 007741 Smart CapnoLine O2 Intermediate 007268 Smart CapnoLine O2 Intermediate Long 007742 Smart CapnoLine O2 Pediatric 007269 Smart CapnoLine O2 Pediatric Long 007743 Smart MacLine Adult 007601 Smart MacLine Intermediate 007602 Smart MacLine Pediatric 007603 Smart MacLine O2 Adult 007604 Smart MacLine O2 Intermediate 007605 Smart MacLine O2 Pediatric 007606 Nasal MacLine O2 Adult 007609 Nasal MacLine O2 Pediatric 007610 PRIVATE LABEL: Nellcor Puritan Bennet US & Tyco Europe (OEM) Description Oridion PN NPB PN O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Adult 006899 063568 O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Pediatric 006900 063569 Smart CapnoLine Adult 007341 064093 Smart CapnoLine Intermediate 007342 064094 Smart Capnoline Pediatric 007343 064095 Smart CapnoLine O2 Adult 007344 064842 Smart CapnoLine O2 Intermediate 007345 064843 Smart CapnoLine O2 Pediatric 007346 064844 PRIVATE LABEL: MPC (Medtronic PhysioControl Corp) (OEM) Description Oridion PN MPC PN O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Adult 006903 006903 O2/CO2 Nasal FilterLine Pediatric 006905 006905 Smart CapnoLine Adult 007354 007354 Smart CapnoLine Intermediate 007355 007355 Smart Capnoline Pediatric 007356 007356 Smart CapnoLine O2 Adult 007357 007357 Smart CapnoLine O2 Intermediate 007358 007358 Smart CapnoLine O2 Pediatric 007359 007359RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2002
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