FDA Recall Terminated

URI-DRAIN Standard Male External Catheter with Two-Sided Adhesive Strap and Skin Protective Wipe Product ID: 8884732500 Intended use: Collector urine from male patients (and accessories) for indwelling catheter

Recall: Z-2393-2011 · Initiated April 29, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2393-2011
Event Number
58665
FEI Number
1282497
Product Code
KNX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 29, 2011
Posted
May 27, 2011
Terminated
May 29, 2015
Address
LP 15 Hampshire St, Covidien, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1113

Description

URI-DRAIN Standard Male External Catheter with Two-Sided Adhesive Strap and Skin Protective Wipe Product ID: 8884732500 Intended use: Collector urine from male patients (and accessories) for indwelling catheter

Reason

A component of the Uri-Drain device recalled the Skin-Prep (manufactured by H&P Industries-Triad) a protective wipe due to bacterial contamination

Action

The firm, Covidien, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated April 29, 2011 to its customers via US Postal Service. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately stop using the product, place in quarantine, and return any inventory. Distributors are requested to notify their customers. All customers are required to respond to the notice regardless of remaining inventory. Responses will be tracked for follow-up and effectiveness checks. For Customer Service questions regarding the recall please telephone: 1-800-962-9888 option 1 (weekdays, 8am to 6:30pm Eastern) and email to: [email protected]. Should you have any medical questions concerning this recall, please call 508-261-6393.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Canada and Bermuda.

Quantity

52128 units