Recall Z-1348-2015 ยท FYD Apparatus, Exhaust, Surgical
Microtek Medical Inc
LASER RESISTANT WAND - STERILE, 7/8" X 8" (2.22cm x 20.32cm), REF 24013, QTY 10 EA, STERILE EO, NO LATEX Intended use: The smoke evacuator and accessories are intended to evacuate the smoke created by electrosurgery, laser surgery, or power tool surgical procedures. Locations include Operating Rooms, Trauma, Endoscopy and Laparoscopy Sites.
| Date | Mar 27, 2015 (initiated Mar 10, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | This recall is being conducted because a cohesive band used to package the devices contains latex and the product is not labeled as required by 21 CFR 801.437; it does not contain Caution: The Packaging of This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions. |
| Root cause | Error in labeling |
| Action | The firm, Ecolab - Microtek Medical, sent an "Urgent: Recall - Mislabeled Product Immediate Action Required" letter dated March 2015 to its US customers on 03/10/2015 via letter and email. The letter describes product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine your inventory and promptly quarantine the lot(s) listed; complete and return the enclosed Recall Response Form via fax to Quality Assurance Manager, Ecolab-Microtek Medical at (662) 244-3011 or email to: recall@ecolab.com RE: Recall - Mislabeled Product ASAP, and if you have further distribut |
| Quantity | 6540 units |
| Distribution | US (nationwide) Distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |