MediChoice Rayon Tipped OB/GYN Applicator, 8 inch, Plastic Shaft, Non-Sterile, Item Numbers WOD5001 and WOD5002. Product Usage: Usage: An absorbent tipped applicator is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of an absorbent swab on a wooden, paper, or plastic stick. The device is used to apply medications to, or to take specimens from, a patient.
FDA Recall Z-1192-2013 · Posted 2013-05-01
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Recalling FirmOwens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKXF
Date Initiated2013-03-26
Date Terminated2014-10-31
Product Quantity4298.5 cases
Reason for Recall
Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. is conducting a market withdrawal of MediChoice Applicator OB-GYN 8 inch product that does not meet our quality standards because the rayon may loosen or unravel from the applicator during use.
Firm Action
Owens&Minor sent an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter to the first set of customers on March 26, 2013 and to their second set of customers on April 9, 2013. The letter identified the affect product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine all affected products, contact service representative to discuss whether affected products should be returned or destroyed, and complete and return the Recall Reply Form. For questions call 804-723-7417.
Root Cause
Process change control
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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