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NEOMED* recallZ-2035-2024 · Avanos Medical, Inc. · initiated Mar 4, 2024

Open, Classified

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 Avanos Medical, 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

The expiration date was not printed on the outer shipping label, leading to expired syringes being shipped to customers.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Avanos notified consignees via email or overnight FedEx on or about 03/04/2024. Consignees were instructed to locate affected product in their inventories by comparing the case packaging as demonstrated in the letters, and destroying it. An acknowledgment form was provided in order for them to record their inventory, and confirm destruction, to be returned to [email protected]. Replacement with unaffected Avanos NeoMed* Pharmacy Syringes Nonsterile (Non ENFit) will be provided to end users who report affected inventory. Distributors are asked to identify their affected customers and provide notification to them, as well as report theirs and their customers inventory to Avanos via the acknowledgment form.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2035-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 4, 2024
Posted by the FDA
Jun 7, 2024
Recalling firm
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Quantity
37,476 cases (16,704,600 units)
Product code
KYX
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland, Netherlands, Singapore.

Product description

NEOMED* Pharmacy Syringes - Nonsterile (Non ENFit) with below product descriptions: a. 0.5mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S05EO; b. 12mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S12EO; c. 1mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S1EO; d. 20mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S20EO; e. 35mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S35EO; f. 3mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S3EO; g. 60mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S60EO; h. 6mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S6EO;

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

a. UDIDI 00350770002798, all lot numbers; b. UDIDI 00350770002835, all lot numbers; c. UDIDI 00350770002804, all lot numbers; d. UDIDI 00350770002842, all lot numbers; e. UDIDI 00350770002859, all lot numbers; f. UDIDI 00350770002811, all lot numbers; g. UDIDI 00350770002866, all lot numbers; h. UDIDI 00350770002828, all lot numbers;

Devices named in this recall

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

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 94518).

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