FDA Recall Terminated

CaviBleach Wipes; a disinfectant medical device, active ingredient Sodium hypochlorite 0.525%; a single 9" x 9" towelette, pre-moistened with 0.525% - 0.656% sodium hypochlorite, packaged in a flexible poly foil pouch, 50 wipes per dispenser box, 8 boxes per case; Manufactured for Metrex Research Corporation, 28210 Wick Road, Romulus, MI 48174. General purpose disinfectant wipe for hard, non-porous surfaces, patient care equipment and point of care equipment.

Recall: Z-1815-2010 · Initiated December 2, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1815-2010
Event Number
55051
Firm
Medtrol, Inc.
FEI Number
3002513493
Product Code
LRJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
December 2, 2009
Posted
June 22, 2010
Terminated
June 23, 2010
Address
7157 N Austin Ave, Niles, IL, 60714-4617

Description

CaviBleach Wipes; a disinfectant medical device, active ingredient Sodium hypochlorite 0.525%; a single 9" x 9" towelette, pre-moistened with 0.525% - 0.656% sodium hypochlorite, packaged in a flexible poly foil pouch, 50 wipes per dispenser box, 8 boxes per case; Manufactured for Metrex Research Corporation, 28210 Wick Road, Romulus, MI 48174. General purpose disinfectant wipe for hard, non-porous surfaces, patient care equipment and point of care equipment.

Reason

The disinfectant wipes were found out of specifications for the disinfectant activity prior to the expiration date.

Action

Medtrol telephoned Metrex on December 2, 2009, informing them that Medtrol was requesting the recall of the affected product. Metrex sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated December 3, 2009 to their accounts, requesting them to examine their inventory for the affected product, and return any found for credit. They also requested their accounts to sub-recall the product to the retail level. Metrex also requested their accounts to complete and return the enclosed reply sheet, acknowledging receipt of the recall letter and indicating the amount of product being returned. For further information, contact Metrex Customer Care Center at 1-800-841-1428.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- Including state of Michigan.

Quantity

150 cases