FDA Recall Terminated

HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets, 2-Needle Set/ 24 Gauge 9mm Needles, REF/Part Numbers RMS22606, RMS22609, RMS22612, RMS12606, RMS22409, RMS32609, RMS32609, RMS12409, RMS12609, RMS62612, RMS62606, RMS12406, RMS22412, RMS12412, RMS42606, RMS62609, RMS52612, RMS42612, RMS32609, RMS22609, RMS22606, RMS42609 & RMS32612.

Recall: Z-0318-2018 · Initiated March 10, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0318-2018
Event Number
76569
Firm
Repro-Med Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
1318360
Product Code
FPA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 10, 2016
Posted
January 5, 2018
Terminated
February 26, 2018
Address
24 Carpenter Rd, Chester, NY, 10918-1057

Description

HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets, 2-Needle Set/ 24 Gauge 9mm Needles, REF/Part Numbers RMS22606, RMS22609, RMS22612, RMS12606, RMS22409, RMS32609, RMS32609, RMS12409, RMS12609, RMS62612, RMS62606, RMS12406, RMS22412, RMS12412, RMS42606, RMS62609, RMS52612, RMS42612, RMS32609, RMS22609, RMS22606, RMS42609 & RMS32612.

Reason

On 2/24/2016 during post sterilization inspection of part number F180 Precision Flow Rate Tubing, Lot number 1.042/16 the firm found 701 out of 3,195 were rejected due to visual defect, gap in the supplier s manufacturing seal for Part number #317036 5 X 6.5 ST Bag Combo. the firm decided to recall Precision Flow Rate Tubing and RMS HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needles Sets due to the sterile barrier packaging being found to have gaps during post-sterilization inspection of one lot of flow tubing, in which 701 out of 3,195 units were rejected for not passing inspection. The firm determined that the issue was large than just the one lot and recalled the product via March 10, 2016 Voluntary Medical Device Corrections and Removal Notification to customers. The recall was conducted without FDA notification.

Action

On March 10, 2016 RMS Medical Products distributed Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Corrections and Removal notices to their customers. On March 12, 2016 & on March 18, 2016, RMS Medical Products distributed a 2nd Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Corrections and Removal notices to their customers advising them that affected products list was reduced after a comprehensive risk assessment was performed. Customers are advised to check stock, quarantine, cease distribution and remove product from use. If customers further distributed product, they are also encouraged to inform the affected parties. Customers are encouraged to complete and return the acknowledgement form via fax to: 845-469-5518.

Distribution

Nationwide in US