FDA Recall Open, Classified

Southmedic SAFETY CARTRIDGE WITH SOUTHMEDIC PLUS SURGICAL BLADE, REF 73-8020, STERILE EO

Recall: Z-0279-2023 · Initiated October 27, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0279-2023
Event Number
91129
Firm
Southmedic, Inc.
FEI Number
3001717360
Product Code
GES
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 27, 2022
Posted
November 23, 2022
Address
50 Alliance Blvd, Barrie Canada

Description

Southmedic SAFETY CARTRIDGE WITH SOUTHMEDIC PLUS SURGICAL BLADE, REF 73-8020, STERILE EO

Reason

Upon review of its batch record, Southmedic identified that lot # W92761 was not sent out for sterilization, and was instead transferred directly to distribution where it was sold and distributed to customers as non-sterile product labelled as sterile.

Action

Southmedic sent and URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice its consignees on 10/28/2022 by email. The notice explained the issue and requested the product be destroyed. The response forms indicate that the direct consignee notify its customers

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of IL.

Quantity

450 units