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FDA Recall Z-1368-2018 · Posted 2018-04-12
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Recalling FirmTeleflex Medical Europe Ltd
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFAP
Date Initiated2018-03-15
Date Terminated2020-10-05
Product Quantity6340 units
Reason for Recall
These products contain latex, but the following statement is not included on any level of product packaging: Caution: This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.
Firm Action
The firm initiated their field correction on 03/15/2018 by letter. The notices stated the following:
Affected distributors are instructed to take the following actions:
1. Place a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product currently in your inventory.
2. Using the provided customer letter template and acknowledgment form, communicate this notification to any of your customers who have received product included within the scope of this notification.
3. Have each of your customers who received the affected product return a completed acknowledgment form to you.
4. Once you have finished collecting and consolidating all of the acknowledgment forms, from your customers and placing a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product in your inventory, please complete the enclosed Distributor Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document completion of this recall.
Affected direct customers are instructed to take the following actions:
1. Place a copy of this notification with each unit of affected product currently in your inventory. Users should note This Product Contains Natural Rubber Latex Which May Cause Allergic Reactions.
2. After step (1) is complete, fill out the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected].
Upon finding additional lots, the firm issued additional letter on 06/27/2018 with the same message as the letter disseminated in March.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution
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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