FDA Recall Terminated

VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0204-01, Shepard, 1.0 mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0406-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0406-01, T-Tube, 5mm x 4mm x 1.14mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-01, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-50, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0507-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0507-01, Armstrong Grommet w/wire, 1.14mm Lumen, FL, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT0508-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0508-50, Modified Armstrong Grommet 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1002-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1002-50, Collar Button, 1.27mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1035-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1035-01, Collar Button, 1.5mm Lumen, Titanium, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT1204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1204-01, Reuter Bobbin 1.14mm , Lumen, FL Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1421-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1421-01, Angled Tab Bobbin 1.27mm Lumen, TI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. ET-ABGDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-ABGDT-45 Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, FP Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-GTST-45-12, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-GTST-45-12, T-tube 12 x 10, 1.14mm Lumen, SI , Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-SPDT-40T, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-SPDT-40T Shea Parasol w/Tab, 1.0mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-TBDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-TBDT-45 Reuter Bobbin w/c Holes 1.14mm Lumen, FP, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.

Recall: Z-0348-2011 · Initiated March 15, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0348-2011
Event Number
56874
Firm
Micromedics, Inc.
FEI Number
2183425
Product Code
ETD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
March 15, 2010
Posted
November 18, 2010
Terminated
June 21, 2011
Address
1270 Eagan Industrial Rd, Ste 120, Eagan, MN, 55121-1385

Description

VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0204-01, Shepard, 1.0 mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0406-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0406-01, T-Tube, 5mm x 4mm x 1.14mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-01, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-50, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0507-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0507-01, Armstrong Grommet w/wire, 1.14mm Lumen, FL, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT0508-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0508-50, Modified Armstrong Grommet 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1002-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1002-50, Collar Button, 1.27mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1035-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1035-01, Collar Button, 1.5mm Lumen, Titanium, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT1204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1204-01, Reuter Bobbin 1.14mm , Lumen, FL Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1421-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1421-01, Angled Tab Bobbin 1.27mm Lumen, TI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. ET-ABGDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-ABGDT-45 Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, FP Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-GTST-45-12, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-GTST-45-12, T-tube 12 x 10, 1.14mm Lumen, SI , Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-SPDT-40T, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-SPDT-40T Shea Parasol w/Tab, 1.0mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-TBDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-TBDT-45 Reuter Bobbin w/c Holes 1.14mm Lumen, FP, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.

Reason

Micromedics, Inc is conducting a product recall on a number of medical device products because of weak seals of the sterile pouches, potentially resulting in a non-sterile product which may cause transmission of disease or infection.

Action

Micromedics issued a Product Recall letter dated March 15, 2010 to customers, describing the product being recalled, the product sterility issue, and actions to be taken. The letter advised customers to contact Customer service to return any affected product to Micromedics for replacement. Customers can contact Micromedics at 1-800-624-5662 or 651-452-1977 ext. 226 concerning this recall.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, and WI. FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, ISRAEL, PERU, SPAIN, IRELAND.

Quantity

VT 213 (1982 pouches); ET 50 (500 pouches)