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      "product_description": "Skinny Needle with Chiba Tip. RPN 090010, 090010-ET; GPN G14254, G15290.\n\nRigid needle available with EchoTip to provide enhanced visualization of needle tip when used with ultrasonic imaging equipment.",
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      "recalling_firm": "Cook Inc.",
      "address_1": "750 N Daniels Way",
      "city": "Bloomington",
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      "reason_for_recall": "Specific lots may contain black debris on the exterior of the inner stylet and/or on the interior of the outer cannula. Local inflammatory reactions may occur if an affected product is used.",
      "root_cause_description": "Process change control",
      "action": "On October 13, 2021, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to customers. Customers were informed that the needles may contain black debris on the exterior of the inner stylet and/or the interior of the outer cannula. Potential adverse events that may occur if an affected product is used include local/self-limited inflammatory reactions. To date, Cook has received no complaints related to this issue. However, please be advised that the presence of black debris may go undetected by the user.\n\nActions to be Taken by the Customer\n\n1. Examine inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s) and quarantine any affected product that remains unused. Immediately cease all distribution and use of these products.\n\n2. Return the affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. Refer to the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form for return instructions.\n\n3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return via fax (812.339.7316) or email (FieldActionsNA@CookMedical.com).\n\n4. This notice must be shared with appropriate personnel, including down to the user level, within your organization or with any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred.\n\n5. Immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm (Eastern Time), or by email to: CustomerRelationsNA@CookMedical.com.\n\nAction being Taken by Cook Medical\n\nCook Medical is removing potentially impacted devices from the market. Additionally, an investigation has been opened to determine the appropriate corrective action(s) to prevent reoccurrence of a similar issue.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medi",
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