Recall Z-1857-2012 ยท NAB Gauze / Sponge,Nonresorbable For External Use
Hartmann USA, Inc
Hartmann Econolux Ref 416 105 Sterile Gauze sponge 4"x4" 12-ply 24 boxes/case 1200 total sponges For use in wound cleansing, debriding of wounds, wound packing, covering and swabbing
| Date | Jun 22, 2012 (initiated May 14, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Micro holes were detected in the laminate of the sterile barrier system of sterilized Hartmann Econolux and Hartmann Sterilux gauze products |
| Root cause | Material/Component Contamination |
| Action | The firm, HARTMANN USA, sent an "URGENT: RECALL NOTICE" dated May 14, 2012 to its Consignees/Customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory, block further shipments of affected items and retrieve additional affected stock from their customers; to confirm initial receipt of the notice by emailing recall@harmanninfo.com; complete and return the Affected Products and Stock Levels form via fax to: HARTMANN USA customer service at (1-803-325-7606); contact customer service to obtain a Returned Goods Authorizatio |
| Quantity | Lot 101546391 - 200 cs; Lot 101646398 - 200 cs; 101747392 - 120 cs; Lot 101850399 - 160 cs; Lot 101952390 - 240 cs; Lot |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AZ, CA, FL, GA, KY, MO, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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