ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1699-2011 ยท EPP Splint, Nasal

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

An external nasal splint is a rigid or partially rigid device intended for the use externally for immobilization of part of the nose. An external nasal splint is a rigid or partially rigid device intended for the use externally for immobilization of part of the nose. Recall of Alcohol Pads contained in the following kits distributed by Medtronic: ***REF 1528116***External Nasal Splint K

DateMar 17, 2011 (initiated Feb 21, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonMedtronic Xomed, Inc. Jacksonville, FL issued a recall on Feb 21, 2011 for all lots of the alcohol pad packaged with the Medtronic's External Nasal Splints REF 1528116 (sm), 1528126 (med), 1528136 (lg) and the Thermasplints REF 1529100 (sm), 1529110 (med), and 1529120 (lg) distributed from Jan 2008 through Aug 2010. The alcohol supplier, Cardinal Health, issued a recall on the alcohol pads on Jan
Root causeMaterial/Component Contamination
ActionMedtronic Xomed, Inc. sent an URGENT PRODUCT SAFETY ADVISORY (PSA) letter dated February 21, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to immediately discontinue use and dispose of the alcohol prep pad co-packaged in their External Nasal Splint or Thermasplint kits. If there has been further distribution of this item, the Urgent Product Safety Advisory letter should be forwarded to the appropriate recipient. For any questions regarding this recall call 904-279-7532.
Quantity26,305 units (5,261 boxes)
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sw
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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