FDA Recall Terminated

Wallace Sure-Pro Two Stage Embryo Replacement Catheter for difficult transfer with Stylet PPS623 Sure-Pro Embryo Replacement Catheters are used for the introduction of embryos into the uterine cavity following in vitro fertilization. Sure-Pro Ultra Embryo Replacement Catheters have the added benefit of being visible under ultrasound. These products can be used in either a one- stage or two-stage procedure. In the one-stage procedure, the clinician pushes the inner catheter through the outer sheath and loads the embryo prior to performing the embryo transfer into the uterus. In the two-stage procedure, the clinician places the outer sheath through the cervical canal into the uterus, then loads the embryo in the inner catheter, and advances the inner catheter through the outer sheath to perform the embryo transfer into the uterus.

Recall: Z-1243-2013 · Initiated March 28, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1243-2013
Event Number
64705
Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
FEI Number
1217052
Product Code
MQF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 28, 2013
Posted
May 3, 2013
Terminated
May 19, 2021
Address
10 Bowman Dr, Keene, NH, 03431-5043

Description

Wallace Sure-Pro Two Stage Embryo Replacement Catheter for difficult transfer with Stylet PPS623 Sure-Pro Embryo Replacement Catheters are used for the introduction of embryos into the uterine cavity following in vitro fertilization. Sure-Pro Ultra Embryo Replacement Catheters have the added benefit of being visible under ultrasound. These products can be used in either a one- stage or two-stage procedure. In the one-stage procedure, the clinician pushes the inner catheter through the outer sheath and loads the embryo prior to performing the embryo transfer into the uterus. In the two-stage procedure, the clinician places the outer sheath through the cervical canal into the uterus, then loads the embryo in the inner catheter, and advances the inner catheter through the outer sheath to perform the embryo transfer into the uterus.

Reason

Unable to pass catheter through outer sheath during embryo transfer

Action

The firm, Smiths Medical, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated March 28, 2013 to its customers. The notification describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were provided with two options for proceeding: 1) continue to use product if the product passes a pre-test; or 2) return affected product to Smiths Medical for replacement or credit. In addition, the customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and quarantine all affected products; perform a count of affected products currently in inventory; complete and return the attached Confirmation Form via fax to +1-866-258-6068 or email to [email protected]; send a copy of this notice to your customers identified having received affected product; and provide email confirmation of your customers notifications to Smiths medical at [email protected]. Customers should report any issues with these products to Smiths Medicals Global Complaint Department at +1-866-216-8806 or [email protected]. If you should have any questions regarding this information, please contact Smiths Medical's Customer Service Department at +1-800-258-5361.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) and countries of: Arab Emirates (AE) Ireland (IE), Albania, Israel (IL), Argentina (AR),Italy (IT) Armenia (AM) , Japan (JP), Austria (AT) Jordan (JO), Bahrain (BH) Kuwait (KW) Belgium (BE), Lebanon (LB), Belarus , Netherlands (NL), Brazil (BR),Nigeria (NG), Bulgaria (BG) , Pakistan (PK), Canada (CA) Poland (PL), China (CN) Romania (RO), Columbia (CO), Russia (RU), Cyprus(CY) , Saudi Arabia (SA) Czech (CZ) , Singapore (SG), Denmark (OK), South Korea (KR), Egypt (EG), Spain (ES), Finland (FI), Sri Lanka (LK),Germany (DE) Turkey (TR) Ghana (GH) , Uganda (UG), Great Britain (GB) Ukraine (UA), Greece (GR) Uruguay (UY), and Hong Kong (HK).

Quantity

4910 units