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DePuy Mitek FMS Intermediary Tubing with One-Way valve recallZ-0191-2014 · DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. · initiated Aug 29, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in November 2013

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 DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. 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.

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Why it was recalled

Pillow valve included in the FMS Duo outflow tubing set and the FMS Solo intermediary tubing set may not perform as intended. may result in backflow of irrigation fluid into the One Day Set which may potentially lead to patient cross-contamination

FDA root cause category: Component change control

What the company is doing

DePuy Mitek inititaed telephone notification on Ausgust 29, 2013 and sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated September 5, 2013 to US and OUS affected customers/affiliates. The customers were notified of the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately check all inventories to locate and return affected product following the enclosed instructions. Stericycle is cooridianting the returns. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to this recall, please contact Stericycle directly at 1-866-737-1928.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0191-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 29, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Nov 8, 2013
Recalling firm
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
Quantity
368 pk
Product code
HRX
FDA submissions
K951843
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and in the countries of: Australia , Austria , Belgium , Canada , Czech Republic , Denmark , Finland , France, Germany , India, Ireland , Israel, Italy , Latvia , Netherlands , Norway , Nepal, Poland , Portugal , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , United Kingdom.

Product description

DePuy Mitek FMS Intermediary Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code: 281142 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the arthroscopic sheath during arthroscopic procedures. The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubing integrates several functional components including: luer locks for attaching the tube to the Inflow tubing and sheath, clamps, and a one-way valve. The FMS Intermediary Tubing is sterile and intended for single use with the FMS Fluid Management Systems in a surgical setting by personnel trained in arthroscopy .

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All lots with a D identifier

Other devices under the same FDA submission

6 devices cleared under K951843 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 66145).

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