Y-CONNECTOR: 6" Small Kink Resistant Tubing Bifurcated Connector /2 Male Luer Locks, 1 Female Luer Lock, Labeled as: SUMMIT MEDICAL PRODUCTS, REF 220227; MPS Acacia CAT NO: BC-006-04; MEDICAL PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS EXTENSION SET, Catalog Number BC00604, pain control pump accessory
FDA Recall Z-0195-2023 · Posted 2022-11-08
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Recalling FirmAvanos Medical, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFPA
Date Initiated2022-09-14
Date Terminated2023-08-31
Product Quantity1378 units
Reason for Recall
Sterile extension sets were distributed without an expiration date
Firm Action
AVANOS sent an URGENT: FIELD CORRECTION on 09/15/2022 via overnight FedEx to customers. The letter explained the issue and requested the following:
"WHAT SHOULD I DO IN RESPONSE TO THIS FIELD CORRECTION?
Our records show that you and/or your facility have received one or more of the impacted products. Avanos requests that you take the following actions:
" CHECK all storage and usage locations to determine if any impacted product remains within your possession and QUARANTINE all impacted product identified.
" COMPLETE and RETURN the attached Acknowledgement Form (Attachment 1) to Avanos.
o Via email to [email protected] , subject line FCA-2022-007 Hospital Acknowledgement Form
o Avanos Customer Service will contact you regarding product return
Please respond within five (5) business days of receipt of this letter.
If you have questions or require further assistance, please contact Avanos via email at [email protected]."
The firm sent updated letters the week of October 10, 2022. The letters titled, "URGENT: PRODUCT RECALL" provided updated product descriptions.
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Distribution Pattern
US: CA, CO, FL, MI, NM, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, WI
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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