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MDA/2005/052 - Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Sterile Ray-Tec™ X-Ray Detectable Swabs - recall

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2005/052
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format:
Size: A4
Pages: 6
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Ref. MDA/2005/052
Issued: 21 September 2005

IMMEDIATE ACTION Tick mark
ACTION  
UPDATE  
INFORMATION REQUEST  


  Further Information
DEVICE:
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management Sterile Ray-Tec™ X-Ray Detectable Swabs - recall.

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PROBLEM:
Johnson & Johnson Wound Management is conducting a voluntary recall of all Sterile Ray-Tec™ X-ray detectable swabs. A packaging defect means that the sterility of the swabs and the packaging may have been compromised.		  

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ACTION BY:
All those involved in the use, supply and/or distribution of these devices.		  

ACTION:

  • Identify, quarantine and do not use all swabs subject to this recall.
  • Ensure that all relevant staff are aware of this recall.
  • Contact the manufacturer to arrange return of affected stock.
    (see appendix)
  

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DISTRIBUTED to:

NHS Trusts (England) - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary Care Trusts (England) - Chief Executives*
Health Protection Agency (HPA) - Directors

* via CE Bulletin

  

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CONTACTS:
Details of manufacturer contacts, MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission.		  

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