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Recall of Platelet Sampling Device
Charter Medical Ltd

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DATE RECALL INITIATED:

    March 30, 2005

PRODUCT / PRODUCT NUMBERS

    Platelet Sampling Device

    Product Numbers: 03-220-AC,   03-220-BC,   03-220-LKY,   03-220-TMR

MANUFACTURER:

    Charter Medical, Ltd
    Winston-Salem, NC

REASON:

    Charter Medical, Ltd. has initiated a voluntary recall of ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilized Class II devices manufactured since January 1, 2001. The sterility of these devices may be compromised due to an inadequate validation of the sterilization cycle. Consignees have been asked to return any affected product to the manufacturer.

Additional products recalled 1/24/2005

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