FDA (Devices) recall action 92004
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There is a manufacturing non-conformance that may result in a metal shaving (burr) on the inside of the VersaOneTM Reusable Positioning Cannula, located where the Cannula and Body components are welded together.
The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.
The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.
Covidien LP is recalling 145 units of the VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula due to a manufacturing defect that may create a metal burr inside the device at the weld joint.
Covidien LP recalls VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula due to manufacturing defect that may leave a metal burr inside the device. No injuries reported.
Covidien LP is recalling VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannulas (Model RC12STS) due to manufacturing defects that may produce metal burrs on the inside of the device, potentially causing internal tissue damage during use.