Recall Z-1221-2012

Penlon, Ltd. · initiated September 21, 2011

Terminated

Product

Crystal Metal Disposable Blades size Mac 4 (part number 50674, 50674/F, 50674/BMI) and Mac 3 (part numbers 50675, 50675/F, 50675/BMI) Product Usage: Disposable laryngoscope blades.

Codes / lots: All lots with expiration dates between August 2011 and August 2016.

Reason for recall

Disposable laryngoscope blades incorrectly labeled with wrong size.

FDA-determined cause: Error in labeling

Action taken

InterMed Penlon sent and Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated September 21, 2011 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and advice on actions to be taken by user. Customers were instructed to complete the Reply Form and send to the address provided.

Details

Recall number
Z-1221-2012
Initiated
September 21, 2011
Posted by FDA
March 18, 2012
Terminated
June 19, 2012
Product code
CCW – Laryngoscope, Rigid
Quantity
24,940 cartons
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) in the countries of Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Canada, China, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Recalling firm
Penlon, Ltd., Abingdon

Official FDA recall record