Recall Z-0575-2018 ยท FMI Needle, Hypodermic, Single Lumen
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Pain Management Tray. Product Catalog Number: 560602. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.
| Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | B. Braun Medical Inc. (BBMI) initiated this recall of various BBMI convenience kits containing the 22GA 1-1/2in SafetyGlide Needle due to the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter was above release specification. This foreign matter has been identified as a product hub material which has been tested for biocompatibility per ISO 10993 during the product development process. |
| Root cause | Material/Component Contamination |
| Action | The firm, BD, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 6/12/2017 to its customers/kit packers. B.Braun Medical Inc. (BBMI), sent a "VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated 6/23/2017 to all BBMI customers in receipt of suspect product. Customers were notified by US Postal Service Certified Mail with registered return receipt mail or FedEx Priority. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the device notification in its entirety and inform all users of the recall; determine your inventory of the af |
| Quantity | 460 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.