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Therakos Photopheresis Procedural Kit for use with the UVAR… recallZ-1504-06 · Therakos Inc · initiated Jul 18, 2006

Terminated All recalls posted in September 2006

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Therakos Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Centrifuge Bowl may leak

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

The recalling firm sent a recall letter dated 7/18/06 to their customers informing them of the problem. The letter gave instructions for continued use until new kits are available.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1504-06
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 18, 2006
Posted by the FDA
Sep 14, 2006
Recalling firm
Therakos Inc
Quantity
1315 units
Product code
LNR
FDA submissions
P860003
Distribution
Nationwide (including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI). Worldwide, including France, Cyprus, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Norway, Italy, Turkey and Portugal.

Product description

Therakos Photopheresis Procedural Kit for use with the UVAR XTS Instrument. (catalog number XT125)

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot numbers U706, U707, U708, U709, U710, U711, and U712.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under P860003 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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