FDA Recall Terminated

Biopsy Trays (CT, Puncture & Prep), Packaged individually in header bags, 10 per case. Sterile, Disposable Convenience Kits used for diagnostic radiology procedures. A diagnostic radiology kit used in CT and general biopsies

Recall: Z-2982-2011 · Initiated May 13, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2982-2011
Event Number
59386
Firm
North Coast Medi-Tek Inc
FEI Number
1526414
Product Code
LOR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 13, 2011
Posted
August 10, 2011
Terminated
February 16, 2012
Address
8603 East Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060-4366

Description

Biopsy Trays (CT, Puncture & Prep), Packaged individually in header bags, 10 per case. Sterile, Disposable Convenience Kits used for diagnostic radiology procedures. A diagnostic radiology kit used in CT and general biopsies

Reason

During routine bioburden testing, unusually high results were found for a Bioburden Test done on 4/19/11. Bioburden Level reported as >150,000 CFU. Our Alert Level is 17,000 CFU and the Action Level is 23,000 CFU.

Action

North Coast Medi - Tek Inc. sent a URGENT PRODUCT RECALL letter dated May 13, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to stop shipment of all remaining product and return to recalling firm. They were also requested to contact their customers and notify them of the recall and retieve all remaining product. For further questions please call (440) 974-0750.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, NC, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, NC and TX

Quantity

2,190 trays