FDA Recall Terminated

Kerlix Gauze Roll, 6 Ply, Large 4-1/2 x 4-1/8 yd (11.4 cm x 3.7m) Stretched, REF 7880 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing for bandaging heads, limbs and difficult-to-dress wounds.

Recall: Z-0015-2019 · Initiated August 1, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0015-2019
Event Number
80924
Firm
COVIDIEN LLC
FEI Number
1282497
Product Code
NAD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 1, 2018
Terminated
June 3, 2020
Address
15 Hampshire St, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113

Description

Kerlix Gauze Roll, 6 Ply, Large 4-1/2 x 4-1/8 yd (11.4 cm x 3.7m) Stretched, REF 7880 Product Usage: Used as both primary and secondary dressing for bandaging heads, limbs and difficult-to-dress wounds.

Reason

Potential for product sterility breach due to a compromised or pinched seal defect

Action

On August 1, 2018 Cardinal Health issued Urgent Medical Device Recall notices to U.S. customers via Fed Ex and OUS customers were directly contacted by Quality & Regulatory Affair representatives supporting that country. Customers were advised to take the following actions: 1. Inspect stock and quarantine affected product. 2. Immediately stop using affected product. 3. Return the completed acknowledgment form via fax to 847-689-9101 or 614-652-9648, whether or not you have affected product, as Cardinal Health is required to confirm receipt of this notification from customers, and to prevent further notices. 4. Notify any customers to whom you may have distributed product affected by this recall. 5. Contact the appropriate Customer Service group to arrange for credit and return of any affected product you may have: Hospital 800-964-5227 Federal Government 800-444-1166 Distributors800-635-6021 All other customers 888-444-5440 Customers with any questions regarding this letter may call (800) 292-9332.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

2,730,821 units in total