FDA Recall Terminated

Rectal Catheters; Product Code Equivalent Code 580114 580114 Product Usage: Rectal Balloon Catheter is inserted into the rectum to measure the abdominal pressure as bladder filled.

Recall: Z-1368-2018 · Initiated March 15, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1368-2018
Event Number
79579
Firm
Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd Ida Business Park Athlone Ireland
FEI Number
3007134520
Product Code
FAP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
March 15, 2018
Posted
April 12, 2018
Terminated
October 5, 2020

Description

Rectal Catheters; Product Code Equivalent Code 580114 580114 Product Usage: Rectal Balloon Catheter is inserted into the rectum to measure the abdominal pressure as bladder filled.

Reason

These products contain latex, but the following statement is not included on any level of product packaging: Caution: This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.

Action

The firm initiated their field correction on 03/15/2018 by letter. The notices stated the following: Affected distributors are instructed to take the following actions: 1. Place a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product currently in your inventory. 2. Using the provided customer letter template and acknowledgment form, communicate this notification to any of your customers who have received product included within the scope of this notification. 3. Have each of your customers who received the affected product return a completed acknowledgment form to you. 4. Once you have finished collecting and consolidating all of the acknowledgment forms, from your customers and placing a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product in your inventory, please complete the enclosed Distributor Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document completion of this recall. Affected direct customers are instructed to take the following actions: 1. Place a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product currently in your inventory. Users should note This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions. 2. After step (1) is complete, fill out the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. Upon finding additional lots, the firm issued additional letter on 06/27/2018 with the same message as the letter disseminated in March.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

6340 units