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NEOMED* recallZ-2036-2024 · 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-2036-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 4, 2024
Posted by the FDA
Jun 7, 2024
Recalling firm
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Quantity
27,664 cases (12,155,300 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 Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S05EO; b. 12mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S12EO; c. 1mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S1EO; d. 20mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S20EO; e. 35mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S35EO; f. 3mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S3EO; g. 60mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S60EO; h. 6mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S6EO;

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

a. UDIDI 00350770002958, all lot numbers, SAP Numbers 120000508, 120001160; b. UDIDI 00350770002996, all lot numbers, SAP Numbers 120000512, 120001164; c. UDIDI 00350770002965, all lot numbers, SAP Numbers 120000509, 120001161; d. UDIDI 00350770003009, all lot numbers, SAP Numbers 120000513, 120001165; e. UDIDI 00350770003016, all lot numbers, SAP Numbers 120000514, 120001166; f. UDIDI 00350770002972, all lot numbers, SAP Numbers 120000510, 120001162; g. UDIDI 00350770003023, all lot numbers, SAP Numbers120000515, 120001167; h. UDIDI 00350770002989, all lot numbers SAP Numbers 120000511, 120001163

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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