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Pluer-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System, S-1100-08LF, Dry… recallZ-1404-2015 · Teleflex Medical · initiated Mar 13, 2015

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in April 2015

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 Teleflex Medical 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

Package contains incorrect sized unit: The adult sized S-1100-08LF product contains an infant sized chest drainage system.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Teleflex Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated March 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any of the affected listed catalog numbers and to return the product. Complete the enclosed acknowledgement form to Teleflex Medical. The form is to be returned even if they have not products. For further questions contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866 246-6990.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1404-2015
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 13, 2015
Posted by the FDA
Apr 8, 2015
Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical
Quantity
2,148 units
Product code
KDQ
FDA submissions
K962856
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of : AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA WI and WV.

Product description

Pluer-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System, S-1100-08LF, Dry Suction/Dry Seal Control, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Catalogue no. S-1100-08LF, Lot no. 74F1400878

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K962856 — 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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