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5 x 93 US Probe Cover CMS-6049, Sterile, Single Patient… recallZ-0974-2014 · Custom Medical Specialties, Inc. · initiated Jul 12, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in February 2014

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Custom Medical Specialties, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

No endotoxin (LAL) testing to proper level.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Microtek - Ecolab sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated July 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Our records indicate that you purchased this product CMS-6049 and this recall is dating back as far was 2008. Attached is a list affected lot number, however, all lots of the CMS-6049 are being recalled. Please inspect your inventory and return any product to us. To prevent any potential patient harm, discontinue the use of the probe cover. In order to advise the Food and Drug Administration about the effectiveness of this recall, you are requested to complete and return the enclosed questionnaire promptly fax or email it no later than July 29, 2013. It is necessary to report to us even if all products have been used. Any product still in your inventory is to be returned to us using a Return Authorization Number and our shipping number which will be given to you by calling (919) 202-8462Ext. 205.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0974-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 12, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Feb 12, 2014
Recalling firm
Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
Quantity
2,610
Product code
KKX
FDA submissions
K882724
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of CT, FL, IL, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA and WI.

Product description

5 x 93 US Probe Cover CMS-6049, Sterile, Single Patient Use. Custom Medical Specialties, Inc., Pine Level, NC, Federal (USA) law restricts this device to the sale by or on the order of a physician. Probe cover

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Microtek/Ecolab Lot Nos. D91821, D92081, D92301, D93411, D100891, D101981, D102461, D103081, D103081A, D103331, D110871, D111021, D113551, D121521 - Custom Medical Lot Nos. 15831-0906, Exp. 6/2012; 17181-0910, Exp. 1/2012; 17926-1001, Exp. 1/2013; 18672-1003, Exp. 3/2013; 19067-104, Exp. 4/2013; 19683-1005, Exp. 5/2013; 19771-1006, Exp. 6/2013; 19931-1006, Exp. 6/2013; 21886-1010, Exp. 10/2013; 23233-1103, Exp. 3/2014; 24926-1108, Exp. 8/2014; 25201-1109, Exp. 9/2014; 26150-1112, Exp. 12/2014; 26502-1201, Exp. 1/2015; 27522-1204, Exp. 4/2015; 28161-1206, Exp. 6/2015; 28999-1208, Exp. 8/2015; 29153-1208, Exp. 8/2015; 31811-1304, Exp. 4/2016; 32056-1305, Exp. 5/2016; 32391-1306, Exp. 6/2016

Other devices under the same FDA submission

9 devices cleared under K882724 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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