FDA Recall Terminated

KING LAD SILI CONE SINGLE USE, King Systems, 10 devices/case, ETO Sterile Size 5 / Adult Silicone King LAD Patient Size: >70kg Product Usage: Laryngeal airway

Recall: Z-0421-2013 · Initiated November 2, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0421-2013
Event Number
63580
Firm
King Systems Corp.
FEI Number
1824226
Product Code
CAE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
November 2, 2012
Posted
November 21, 2012
Terminated
May 28, 2013
Address
15011 Herriman Blvd, Noblesville, IN, 46060

Description

KING LAD SILI CONE SINGLE USE, King Systems, 10 devices/case, ETO Sterile Size 5 / Adult Silicone King LAD Patient Size: >70kg Product Usage: Laryngeal airway

Reason

The firm received two complaints from a user facility in New Jersey regarding color-coded EtO sterilization indicators on the primary device packaging that did not undergo the expected color change. The complainant reported devices that had pink color indicators when the product packaging specified that the color should change from pink to yellow (or brown) if the product had subjected to an EtO

Action

King Systems sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated October 31, 2012 to all affected consignees via email. The letter identified affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that further use and/or distribution of any remaining product affected by this recall should cease immediately. The letter instructs customers to destroy all of the affected products and indicate the destruction by signing and returning the attached forms using the enclosed self-addressed envelope. For questions contact your King Systems customer service representative at 800-642-5464.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution - WI, TX, NY, MO, IN, KY, FL, NJ, PA, TN, and NC

Quantity

263 cases of product. (2,630 devices)