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Smith & Nephew Inc: Caption Disposable Platelet Concentrator Kit, Ref 71178202, 1 each, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116

Recall number
Z-2447-2008
Recalling firm
Smith & Nephew Inc
Product
Caption Disposable Platelet Concentrator Kit, Ref 71178202, 1 each, Sterile, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-08-05
Posted
2008-09-20
Terminated
2010-05-28
Reason
Product contained a syringe whose package seal integrity can be adversely affected when the product is exposed to low atmospheric pressure. This may occur during shipping.
Root cause
Other
Action
Prior to the dissemination of the official notices, the firm notified personnel at our field offices of the BD syringe recall and advised that a subsequent recall of our Caption devices would follow. High volume users were contacted via phone on July 30th and the 31st and personnel at all affected field offices were notified via email on July 30, 2008 with an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter. The firm requedsted that usere immediately cease distribution, examin the stock on hand and the stock of the accounts that have been suppplied and remove any affected ecices from all inventory. A verification notification was included with letter
Quantity
568 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Nos.: 08EQT0001, 08DQT0001, 08CQT0003, 08BQT0002, and 08AQT0003
510(k) numbers
["K041976"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FMF
Firm FEI
1020279
Firm city
Memphis
Firm state
TN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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