FDA Recall Terminated

Armstrong Grommet with wire Otological Ventilation Tube Catalog #: VT-0507-01, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only. Intended to provide ventilation to the middle ear space through the tympanic membrane.

Recall: Z-1731-2014 · Initiated May 12, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1731-2014
Event Number
68267
Firm
Summit Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
3008719017
Product Code
ETD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
May 12, 2014
Posted
June 9, 2014
Terminated
June 19, 2014
Address
815 Northwest Pkwy, Ste 100, Eagan, MN, 55121-1658

Description

Armstrong Grommet with wire Otological Ventilation Tube Catalog #: VT-0507-01, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only. Intended to provide ventilation to the middle ear space through the tympanic membrane.

Reason

One lot of ventilation tubes have mixed tubes with wire attached to the slanted flange and ventilation tubes with wire attached to the straight flange. This poses no health hazard to the user or patient.

Action

Consignees was sent a Summit Medical "Medical Device Recall" letter, dated May 9, 2014. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Requested consignees to examine their inventory and to quarantine the product. Consignees need to immediately examine their inventory quarantine any affected product. Also, they are to complete and return the "Recall Response Form." For questions they can contact Nicole Dove at (651) 789-3921 or [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including CA, and GERMANY.

Quantity

9 boxes