Cook Medical Universa Soft Ureteral Stent and Positioner with Hydrophilic Coating, 5.0Fr/26cm, sterile, Cook Urological Inc., Spencer, IN; REF USH-526-R, GPN REF G49966. The product was placed in a shipping box which is preprinted with the word "firm" instead of "soft", but a product specific label stating "soft", as above, was also placed on the box. The ureteral stent is used for temporary drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder.
FDA Recall Z-0980-2009 · Posted 2009-02-10
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Recalling FirmVance Products Incorporated
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFAD
Date Initiated2008-11-10
Date Terminated2009-11-25
Product Quantity23
Reason for Recall
"Soft" stents were placed in "firm" stent outer boxes. The soft stent is only to be left in the patient for 6 months, but the firm stent can be left in the patient for 12 months, so this error could result in the stent being left in the patient for longer than indicated for the device.
Firm Action
Consignees were notified via recall letter, "Urgent: Recall Notice" dated November 10, 2008, and by follow-up phone call. Customers were instructed to isolate the recalled product, complete the enclosed form and fax to Cook Urological at 812-829-2353. After receipt of the completed form, Cook Urological will issue a Return Goods Authorization number for each customer to return the affected product to Cook Urological via FedEx or UPS.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution including states of Georgia, Oregon and Texas.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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