Recall Z-0934-2011 ยท KMJ Lubricant, Patient
H & P Industries, Inc. dba Triad Group
Lubricating Jelly, Sterile, Non-staining, Made in the USA, packaged into the following size containers 5 gram tube, 2 ounce and 4 ounce tubes, 4 ounce bottle, 3 and 5 gram packets Intended use: A patient lubricant is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to lubricate a body orifice to facilitate entry of a diagnostic or therapeutic device. Brand names: 1. Allegiance, Distribut
| Date | Jan 21, 2011 (initiated Dec 23, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Triad Group is recalling all lots of Sterile Lubricating Jelly manufactured by Triad Group. This recall has been initiated due to concerns expressed by the Food and Drug Administration regarding the validation of the gamma radiation sterilization cycles for these products. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | The firm, Triad Group, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 22, 2010, to all customers via US Postal Service certified. The letter described the issue, identified affected product as that which contained a lot number beginning with the digits 7, 8, 9, or 0, and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine the product subject to recall; notify their customers at once if the recalled product was further distributed, and complete and return the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement form via fax at 2 |
| Quantity | 453,787 cases |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, MY, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and Puerto Rico; and countries including: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Lebanon, New Zealand, Philippines, Northern Mar |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K871169 | LUBRICATING JELLY H & P Industries, Inc., Apr 1, 1987 |