FDA Recall Terminated

Zimmer, Cuff Tourniquet Dual Hose Single Bladder Maroon Reprocessed by Sterilmed, Sterile EO, Rx only.

Recall: Z-0404-2016 · Initiated November 13, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0404-2016
Event Number
72659
Firm
STERILMED, INC.
FEI Number
3001237663
Product Code
KCY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 13, 2015
Terminated
December 12, 2016
Address
11400 73rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369-5561

Description

Zimmer, Cuff Tourniquet Dual Hose Single Bladder Maroon Reprocessed by Sterilmed, Sterile EO, Rx only.

Reason

Sterilmed, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all unexpired Reprocessed Tourniquet Cuffs. Sterilmed cannot assure the sterility of all units in the recalled lots. The introduction of non-sterile product into a sterile operative field raises the risk of potential infection. Sterilmed has not received any reports of Adverse Events for this issue.

Action

Consignees were sent a Sterilmed "Urgent Medical Device Recall: letter dated November 13, 2015. The letter was addressed to Materials Manager, Risk Manager and Operating Room Director. The letter described the product affected, the description of the problem and the Actions Required. Requested consignees to quarantine and return affected product and to complete and return the Business Reply Form. For questions contact Sterilmed's Customer Care Team at 888-541-0078.

Distribution

US: Nationwide

Quantity

174,960