Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 29, 2015
Cochlear Americas is recalling Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template CI24RE/CI422 part number Z421736 because expired product was distributed.
Cochlear Americas Inc. recalled Cochlear Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template Product Usage: The Cochlear Nucleus Steri… - a moderate-severity action.
Cochlear Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template Product Usage: The Cochlear Nucleus Steri… was recalled by Cochlear Americas Inc. in July 29, 2015. Reason: Cochlear Americas is recalling Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template CI24RE/CI422 part number Z421736 because exp…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2155-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Cochlear Americas Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Cochlear Americas is recalling Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template CI24RE/CI422 part number Z421736 because exp….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2155-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2155-2015) was formally reported on July 29, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 5, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cochlear Americas Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Centennial, CO. Federal records list the affected scope as 26.
The documented reason for this recall is: Cochlear Americas is recalling Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template CI24RE/CI422 part number Z421736 because expired product was distributed. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution to CO, OH, OR, MI, and CA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
26
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Cochlear Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template Product Usage: The Cochlear Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template is used in the sterile field to check the size of the periosteal pocket, the shape and depth of the implant well and appropriate positions for tie down holes
Cochlear Americas is recalling Nucleus Sterile Silicone Template CI24RE/CI422 part number Z421736 because expired product was distributed.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2155-2015 |
| Date reported | July 29, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 5, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Cochlear Americas Inc. |
| Firm location | Centennial, CO |
| Affected scope | 26 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution to CO, OH, OR, MI, and CA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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