FDA Recall Terminated

PneumoDart, 14 ga x 3.25in., REF TM-317 A compact, sterile, device intended for the introduction into the body to facilitate the removal of air from the pleural cavity as a result of a tension pneumothorax condition.

Recall: Z-0930-2020 · Initiated November 15, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0930-2020
Event Number
84296
Firm
Tytek Medical Inc
FEI Number
3004551550
Product Code
BWC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 15, 2019
Posted
February 12, 2020
Terminated
October 1, 2020
Address
4700 Ashwood Dr, Ste 445, Blue Ash, OH, 45241-2684

Description

PneumoDart, 14 ga x 3.25in., REF TM-317 A compact, sterile, device intended for the introduction into the body to facilitate the removal of air from the pleural cavity as a result of a tension pneumothorax condition.

Reason

A defect involving an occluded needle was discovered during a training exercise.

Action

On November 15, 2019, Tytek Medical issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notices and Return Response forms to customers. Customers were advised to take the following actions: 1) Please do not use any of the product from the affected lot. 2) Please recall this product from your points of distribution and return it immediately. 3) Product may be returned to Tytek Medical via UPS Account # R5513V or DHL Account # 958855282 to: Tytek Medical 4700 Ashwood Drive Ste 445, Cincinnati, OH 45241; (513) 874-7326 4) Complete and return the Instructions for Acknowledgement form via fax to (513) 874-7294; or via email to [email protected] Customers with questions or concerns may call (513) 872-7326 Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm, EST.

Distribution

US (nationwide), and countries of: Europe, Australia and Hong Kong.

Quantity

3,565 units