FDA Recall Terminated

Virotek SAFEL*E*T 2.0 mm Safety Lancets, 2.0 mm depth, stock code 5000052, packaged in single unit blister packs, 200 per box, 6 boxes per carton, stock code 5000101, packaged in single unit blue cap packaging, 100 per box, and stock code 5000115, packaged in single unit blue cap packaging, 200 per box; Virotek, L.L.C., 900 Asbury Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Recall: Z-0905-05 · Initiated May 5, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0905-05
Event Number
31966
Firm
Efoora, Inc. dba Virotek, L.L.C.
FEI Number
3002689104
Product Code
FMK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 5, 2005
Posted
June 17, 2005
Terminated
September 2, 2008
Address
900 Asbury Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089-4557

Description

Virotek SAFEL*E*T 2.0 mm Safety Lancets, 2.0 mm depth, stock code 5000052, packaged in single unit blister packs, 200 per box, 6 boxes per carton, stock code 5000101, packaged in single unit blue cap packaging, 100 per box, and stock code 5000115, packaged in single unit blue cap packaging, 200 per box; Virotek, L.L.C., 900 Asbury Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Reason

The sterility of the lancets may be compromised due to inadequate packaging seals.

Action

Efoora/Virotek sent recall notifications to their customers via fax and DHL delivery on 5/5/05 through 5/27/05. The accounts were informed that the sterility of the lancets had been compromised due to inadequate seals. The accounts were requested to check their inventories for the affected lots, discontinue their use/distribution, and return the product to Efoora for a refund. Any questions were directed to Mary Hill, Director of Quality Assurance at 847-634-4500, ext. 277.

Distribution

Nationwide and internationally to Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Colombia, Finland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Trinidad, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.

Quantity

763,500 units