Nephros SafeSpout Manufacturer: Nephros Inc. 41 Grand Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 Assembled at : MEDICA 41036 Medolla, Italy Filters are packaged in a Tyvek pouch and then placed inside a cardboard box. 15 filters per box The Nephros SafeSpout and SafeShower are intended to filter water for washing and drinking. They are intended to be installed at the end of a standard sink faucet or shower hose
FDA Recall Z-0487-2014 · Posted 2013-12-17
Recalling FirmNephros Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeND
Date Initiated2013-10-28
Date Terminated2017-06-28
Product Quantity3742 units
Reason for Recall
Promotional materials for non-medical water filtration products were determined to promote claims which constitute marketing the product as a medical device.
Firm Action
Nephros sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 28, 2013, with a return response form to all affected customers via UPS 2nd Day Air. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to cease shipment of the affected product immediately. Obtain an RGA number to return the new and used filters for credit. In addition, customers were instructed to immediately remove and discard all copies of the labeling materials that pertain to the affected product. Remove all electronic copies of these materials from any publicly accessible locations (e.g. website). Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Nephros representative or call 201-343-5202, ext 100.
For questions regarding this recall call 201-343-5202.
The letter was also posted at:
http://www.nephros.com/download/news/SafeSpout_SafeShower_Recall_Letters.pdf
Nephros sent a new recall letter dated 2/20/204 as they determined they have additional customers.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.