Sprotte Needle, REF 32115130C w/ Intro 22 G x 3.5", distributed by Teleflex Medical The SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles are intended to gain entry into or puncture the spinal cavity permitting injection (including anesthesia) / withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic lumbar puncture, myelography/discography procedures.
FDA Recall Z-2129-2020 · Posted None
Recalling FirmTELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeBSP
Date Initiated2019-10-11
Product Quantity4227 devices
Reason for Recall
Teleflex received the attached Medical Device Recall Notice from Pajunk Medical. Teleflex Medical is a distributor of Pajunk products. According to the notice, Pajunk internally identified a packaging problem that may affect certain batches of the SPROTTE lumbar puncture cannulas with introducer. Due to this problem Pajunk cannot guarantee the sterility of the affected batches.
Firm Action
The firm, Teleflex Medical, initiated the recall by letter on 10/11/2019. The notice requested that the consignees take actions as follows:
Distributors:
1. Immediately discontinue distribution and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed in the letter.
2. Using the provided customer letter and recall acknowledgement form templates, communicate this recall to any of your customers who have received product included within the scope of the recall.
3. Have the customers return any affected product to you, together with a completed Recall Acknowledgement Form, for consolidation and return to Teleflex Medical. In the event that an alternative approach is needed, contact Teleflex Customer Service for more information at 1-866-396-2111.
4. To return recalled products to Teleflex Medical, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Teleflex Medical.
5. Once you have completed returning all of the recalled products from your own inventory, and collecting and consolidating all of the recalled products from your customers, please check the box on the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form that indicates that you have completed the recall and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service, or email it to [email protected]. This will allow us to document completion of the recall.
6. If you and your customers have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.
Customer of Teleflex Products:
1. If you have affected stock in inventory, immed
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
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.