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Microtek Medical Inc: VACUUM TUBING 7/8" X 6' (2.22cm X 182.88cm), REF 24009, QTY 24\CS, NON-STERILE Intended use: The smoke evacuator and accessories are intended to evacuate the smoke created by electrosurgery, laser surgery, or power tool surgical procedures. Locations include Operating Rooms, Trauma, Endoscopy and Laparoscopy Sites.

Recall number
Z-1344-2015
Recalling firm
Microtek Medical Inc
Product
VACUUM TUBING 7/8" X 6' (2.22cm X 182.88cm), REF 24009, QTY 24\CS, NON-STERILE Intended use: The smoke evacuator and accessories are intended to evacuate the smoke created by electrosurgery, laser surgery, or power tool surgical procedures. Locations include Operating Rooms, Trauma, Endoscopy and Laparoscopy Sites.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-03-10
Posted
2015-03-27
Terminated
2017-01-21
Reason
This recall is being conducted because a cohesive band used to package the devices contains latex and the product is not labeled as required by 21 CFR 801.437; it does not contain Caution: The Packaging of This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.
Root cause
Error in labeling
Action
The firm, Ecolab - Microtek Medical, sent an "Urgent: Recall - Mislabeled Product Immediate Action Required" letter dated March 2015 to its US customers on 03/10/2015 via letter and email. The letter describes product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine your inventory and promptly quarantine the lot(s) listed; complete and return the enclosed Recall Response Form via fax to Quality Assurance Manager, Ecolab-Microtek Medical at (662) 244-3011 or email to: recall@ecolab.com RE: Recall - Mislabeled Product ASAP, and if you have further distributed the products subject to this recall, please notify your customers at once. Upon receipt of the completed response forms, Ecolab-Microtek Medical will issue a return material authorization (RMA) and ask that you return any unopened product listed above to Ecolab-Microtek Medical at the address listed in the attached form. If you have any questions in regard to this recall, please contact Customer Service by phone at 1-800-824-3027 or email; customerservice@microtekmed.com.
Quantity
30796 units
Distribution
US (nationwide) Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers: C9344, C10091, C10158, C10214, C10221, C10257, C10264, C10298, C10342, C11060, C11104, C11118, C11136, C11180, C11216, C11237, C11290, C11313, C11334, C12060, C12096, C12180, C12206, C12235, C12243, C12334, C12355, C13008, C13032, C13042, C13053, C13067, C13128, C13179, C13212, C13248, C13281, C13303, C13317, C13338, C14036, C14057, C14121, C14140, C14169, C14183, C14197, C14233
510(k) numbers
["K001082","K910515"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FYD
Firm FEI
1043582
Firm city
Columbus
Firm state
MS
Firm country
not on file

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