FDA Recall Terminated

Large Volume Paracentesis Kit is packaged in a thermaformed tray which contains slots and snap-in holders for most components. Packed sterile in Tyvek bag. Catalog #: GIS-28 Lot #: 61442434 Expiration Date: 2018/04

Recall: Z-1047-2016 · Initiated January 28, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1047-2016
Event Number
73151
Firm
Gi Supply
FEI Number
1000121355
Product Code
LRO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 28, 2016
Terminated
December 7, 2016
Address
200 Grandview Ave, Camp Hill, PA, 17011-1706

Description

Large Volume Paracentesis Kit is packaged in a thermaformed tray which contains slots and snap-in holders for most components. Packed sterile in Tyvek bag. Catalog #: GIS-28 Lot #: 61442434 Expiration Date: 2018/04

Reason

Customers have reported that the pinch clamp on the RP Bag was missing. Ascetic fluid from the abdominal cavity may splash User if bag is not clamped prior to removal.

Action

The customers will be made aware of the defect, including pictures provided and are instructed to inspect the RP Bags in the kit prior to use. If the pinch clamp is missing, the customer is instructed to discard the RP Bag and use the sterile RP Bag replacements provided.

Distribution

Distributed in DC and the following states CA, FL, IA, KY, MA, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, and TN.

Quantity

390 Kits