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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Aluminum Applicator Swab, .025 and .035 in Diameter, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Plastic Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 and 200 per pack culture collection and industrial surfaces

Z-1521-2014

February 05, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Fisher Scientific Co
Event
Event 67786
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
7430
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1521-2014

Official wording

Reason: A customer reported the presence of an organism in a lot of Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab.

Code information: all lots of article nos. 14-959-77, 14-959-78, 14-959-79, 14-959-81, 14-959-82, lots 60151, 61513, 61933, 62768, 63055, 60752, 61324, 62195, 63224, 60752, 62195, 61866, 62546, 8710, with expiration dates August 2014 through October 2015

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A customer reported the presence of an organism in a lot of Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab.