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Stryker Medela REF 077.0193 AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing… recallZ-1502-2021 · Medela AG Medical Technology · initiated Dec 2, 2020

Terminated

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  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 Medela AG Medical Technology 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

Incorrect expiration date of "2023-07-24" on label of sterile tubing. Correct expiration date should be "2021-07-24".

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

On 12/01/2020, the firm sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" to customers informing them that the human readable shelf life is: 2023-07-24, whereas the barcode printed on the label shows the correct shelf life "2021-07-24." and that there is no risk to patient if the product is used prior to 2021-07-24. Beyond this date the shelf life is expired, and the sterility of these lots cannot be assured. Customers are instructed to: 1) Confirm that they received the Field Safety Notice by completing the Acknowledgement Form and Customer Response Form; 2) Removed from their inventory, put in quarantine and send back affected lots to their local distributor or confirm that they have destroyed affected lots. 3) Inform any health care professional with their organization that needs to be aware of the Field Safety Notice. For questions or additional assistance - [email protected]

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1502-2021
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Dec 2, 2020
Recalling firm
Medela AG Medical Technology
Quantity
6,244 units
Product code
BTA
FDA submissions
K170329
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA,FL,GA, IL, MA, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WV. The country of Netherlands.

Product description

Stryker Medela REF 077.0193 AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing (01)07612367053921 - Product Usage: AXS Universal Aspiration Tubing is used with the Dominant Flex Surgical Suction Pump.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Catalog Number: 077.0193 UDI Code: 07612367052719 Lot Number: W-024423

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

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