FDA Recall Terminated

Cypress Medical Products LLC, MediChoice Umbilical cord clamp, sterile; single use; Distributed by Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, VA. The product is used to clamp the umbilical cord after childbirth.

Recall: Z-1273-2013 · Initiated April 15, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1273-2013
Event Number
64898
Firm
Cypress Medical Products LLC
FEI Number
1451040
Product Code
HFW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
April 15, 2013
Posted
May 8, 2013
Terminated
August 10, 2015
Address
1202 S Il Route 31, Mchenry, IL, 60050

Description

Cypress Medical Products LLC, MediChoice Umbilical cord clamp, sterile; single use; Distributed by Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, VA. The product is used to clamp the umbilical cord after childbirth.

Reason

Cypress Medical Products LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of the Owens and Minor (O&M) Umbilical Cord Clamps because recent complaints indicate the clamps are breaking upon use. The product may not perform as intended.

Action

Cypress Medical Products sent an "Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall" notification and an associated response form dated April 15, 2013 to their only customer for this device - Owens & Minor. The product problem was identified and recommended actions provided.

Distribution

US Distribution to the state of VA only.

Quantity

150 Cases (75,000 Units)