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Recall of Device Recall Cook Vacuum Pump

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cook Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    79713
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1461-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-03-22
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=163165
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Accessory, assisted reproduction - Product Code MQG
  • Reason
    Pump was found to be constructed from crimp connectors that do not meet the fixation wiring requirements and can cause failure of the device to operate or electric shock or burn to the user.
  • Action
    An Urgent: Medical Device Correction letter, dated March 20, 2018, was sent to consignees. The letter identified the affected device and provided a description of the problem. The firm stated that it would be replacing the mains wiring for each unit. An authorized service agent will contact customers to arrange for the affected devices to be corrected. Customers are to follow the instructions regarding the residual current device (RCD) provided in the letter, while they are waiting for their devices to be corrected. Additionally, customers should complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving the letter. Questions or concerns should be directed to Cook Medical Capital Equipment Service at 855-207-7214.

Device

Device Recall Cook Vacuum Pump
  • Model / Serial
    All lots
  • Product Classification
    Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    Cook Vacuum Pump ( Cook Aspiration Unit) K-MAR-5200-US, GPN G49275. || Intended for the aspiration of body fluids and cells, in particular oocyte aspiration.
  • Manufacturer
    Cook Inc.

Manufacturer

Cook Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cook Inc., 750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington IN 47404-9120
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cook Group Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA