FDA Recall Open, Classified

Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark I Benchtop Incubator (AY102295). The Mark I model is no longer produced, but the legacy humidifier bottle component design can also be used with the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator.

Recall: Z-1822-2022 · Initiated August 12, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1822-2022
Event Number
90782
Firm
CooperSurgical, Inc.
FEI Number
1216677
Product Code
MQG
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
August 12, 2022
Posted
September 28, 2022
Address
95 Corporate Dr, Trumbull, CT, 06611-1350

Description

Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark I Benchtop Incubator (AY102295). The Mark I model is no longer produced, but the legacy humidifier bottle component design can also be used with the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator.

Reason

There is a potential breach to the sterile barrier containing the Humidifier Bottles due to the packaging of the filter box located inside the bottle packaging. Damage to the sterile barrier may result in use of an unsterilized device, which may cause contamination and degradation or loss of embryo during incubation.

Action

On August 12, 2022, the firm notified customers via an Urgent Medical Device Safety Notice. Customers were instructed to quarantine affected product in their inventory. Once customers complete and return the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form attached to the recall letter, the firm will arrange for the affected product to be returned at no cost. Customers will receive credit for returned affected product. CooperSurgical may be reached at 203-601-5200 ext. 03300 or [email protected].

Distribution

Domestic distribution to the following states: AL AZ CA CT DE FL GA HI IL KS MA MI MN MO NJ NY OH OR SC TX VA VT WA WI WV Foreign distribution to Barbados, Canada, Chile, Micronesia Federate, and Panama.

Quantity

5,182 kits