FDA Recall Terminated

Medisystems 15 Gauge x 3/5 inch Buttonhole Needle Set Product Code: BH-2035PE Product Usage: Medisystems Buttonhole Needle Sets are indicated for use as an access device for dialysis and pheresis procedures using a constant site orbuttonhole method of needle insertion.

Recall: Z-0714-2013 · Initiated December 20, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0714-2013
Event Number
63959
Firm
Medisystems a NX Stage Company
FEI Number
3003464075
Product Code
FIE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
December 20, 2012
Posted
January 24, 2013
Terminated
October 10, 2013
Address
350 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA, 01843-1748

Description

Medisystems 15 Gauge x 3/5 inch Buttonhole Needle Set Product Code: BH-2035PE Product Usage: Medisystems Buttonhole Needle Sets are indicated for use as an access device for dialysis and pheresis procedures using a constant site orbuttonhole method of needle insertion.

Reason

A total of 5 (ea) single needle pouches are mislabeled as 15 Ga x1" instead of 15 Ga x 3/5".

Action

Medisystems sent a notification letter dated December 20, 2012 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately open and inspect inventory for the affected products. Results of the inspection are to be provided to Medisystems and the product is to be returned to Medisystems. For questions call (978) 332-5973.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of NY, PA and TN.

Quantity

26 casesx 250 needles (6500needles)