FDA Recall Terminated

Thayer MiniSpacer Dual Spray MDI Adapter Counter Incrementing Actuator with 15mm O.D./I.D. Connections, Reference no. 1543A. The 15 mm Dual Spray MiniSpacer with Counter Incrementing Actuator is a non-sterile, single-use item, intended to dispense aerosolized medication into a breathing circuit or ancillary circuits. MINISPACER adapters are indicated for patients on a breathing circuit, for whom aerosol medication has been prescribed, in short and long term critical care environments. The 15 mm device is installed and operated by licensed healthcare practitioners in clinical settings. The design of the actuator component of REF 1543A has been enhanced by the addition of a linear gear designed to increment the dose-counter on some pMDI canisters. REF 1543A provides standard dimension connectors (15 mm outer diameter x 15 mm inner diameter) for connection to the ventilator circuit. The device design incorporates a dual spray nozzle that allows a path for the medication to travel through the stem and directs the medication through the dual orifices into the airstream

Recall: Z-1146-2017 · Initiated September 29, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1146-2017
Event Number
75338
Firm
Thayer Medical Corporation
FEI Number
2026894
Product Code
CAF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
September 29, 2016
Posted
February 7, 2017
Terminated
February 7, 2017
Address
4575 S Palo Verde Rd, Ste 337, Tucson, AZ, 85714-1961

Description

Thayer MiniSpacer Dual Spray MDI Adapter Counter Incrementing Actuator with 15mm O.D./I.D. Connections, Reference no. 1543A. The 15 mm Dual Spray MiniSpacer with Counter Incrementing Actuator is a non-sterile, single-use item, intended to dispense aerosolized medication into a breathing circuit or ancillary circuits. MINISPACER adapters are indicated for patients on a breathing circuit, for whom aerosol medication has been prescribed, in short and long term critical care environments. The 15 mm device is installed and operated by licensed healthcare practitioners in clinical settings. The design of the actuator component of REF 1543A has been enhanced by the addition of a linear gear designed to increment the dose-counter on some pMDI canisters. REF 1543A provides standard dimension connectors (15 mm outer diameter x 15 mm inner diameter) for connection to the ventilator circuit. The device design incorporates a dual spray nozzle that allows a path for the medication to travel through the stem and directs the medication through the dual orifices into the airstream

Reason

The insert and case label description of the device incorrectly reads Counter Incrementing Actuator with 22mm O.D./I.D. Connections.

Action

Thayer Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 30, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers that Thayer Medical has identified a labeling error on REF 1543A, Thayer MiniSpacer Dual Spray MDI Adapter with Counter Incrementing Actuator and 15mm O.D./I.D. Connections. Customers were informed to complete and return the attached Customer Reply Form by email to [email protected] or fax to 1-520-790-5854. For questions regarding this recall call 520-790-5393, ext 2210.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

2,550 units