Recall Z-1368-2018
Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd · initiated March 15, 2018
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Rectal Catheters; Product Code Equivalent Code 580114 580114 Product Usage: Rectal Balloon Catheter is inserted into the rectum to measure the abdominal pressure as bladder filled.
Codes / lots: Batch Numbers: 13DE17 13EE22 13FE24 13FE26 13GE28 13GE29 13GE31 13KE47 13LE49 14AE03 14AE04 14FE25 14GE27 14HE32 14HE33 14HE35 14IE37 14IE38 14LE49 15AE05 15BE08 15CE13 15DE15 15DE16 15DE17 15DE18 15FE23 15FE25 15FE26 15GE27 15GE28 15GE29 15GE30 15HE32
Reason for recall
These products contain latex, but the following statement is not included on any level of product packaging: Caution: This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.
FDA-determined cause: Employee error
Action taken
The firm initiated their field correction on 03/15/2018 by letter. The notices stated the following: Affected distributors are instructed to take the following actions: 1. Place a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product currently in your inventory. 2. Using the provided customer letter template and acknowledgment form, communicate this notification to any of your customers who have received product included within the scope of this notification. 3. Have each of your customers who received the affected product return a completed acknowledgment form to you. 4. Once you have finished collecting and consolidating all of the acknowledgment forms, from your customers and placing a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product in your inventory, please complete the enclosed Distributor Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document completion of this recall. Affected direct customers are instructed to take the following actions: 1. Place a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product currently in your inventory. Users should note This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions. 2. After step (1) is complete, fill out the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. Upon finding additional lots, the firm issued additional letter on 06/27/2018 with the same message as the letter disseminated in March.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1368-2018
- Initiated
- March 15, 2018
- Posted by FDA
- April 12, 2018
- Terminated
- October 5, 2020
- Product code
- FAP – Cystometric Gas (Carbon-Dioxide) On Hydraulic Device
- Quantity
- 6340 units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution
- Recalling firm
- Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd, Athlone
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1367-2018 Class II | Latex Rebreathing Bags: Product Code Equivalent Code (a) 151174050 151174 (b) 153000005…These products contain latex, but the following statement is not included on any level of product packaging:… | 03/15/2018Terminated |
| Z-1369-2018 Class II | Simplastic Suprapubic Puncture Instruments: Product Code Equivalent Code (a) 650704100…These products contain latex, but the following statement is not included on any level of product packaging:… | 03/15/2018Terminated |
| Z-1370-2018 Class II | Baker Jejunostomy Tubes: Product Code Equivalent Code (a) 655300160 655316 (b) 655500200…These products contain latex, but the following statement is not included on any level of product packaging:… | 03/15/2018Terminated |