Date Initiated by Firm |
June 01, 2012 |
Date Posted |
August 27, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 11, 2013 |
Recall Number |
Z-2276-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
62919 |
510(K)Number |
K030004
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Product Classification |
Sterilant, medical devices - Product Code MED
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Product |
CIDEX OPA, High Level Disinfectant Solution, Glutaraldehyde-free (0.55% ortho-phthaladehyde) solution. The CIDEX OPA solution is intended for automated and manual cleaning and disinfection. |
Code Information |
Product codes: 20390 (US). |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Advanced Sterilization Products 33 Technology Dr Irvine CA 92618-2346
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For Additional Information Contact |
949-453-6400
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The recall was initiated because Advanced Sterilization Products has discovered instances of missing labels on bottles of CIDEX OPA Solution, Part # 20390 manufactured between May 2011 and April 2012.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
An "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated August 10, 2012 was sent to all customers who purchased the CIDEX OPA solution, part #20390 (manufactured between May 2011 and April 2012). The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to notify their customers if they have distributed bottles of CIDEX OPA Solution to other locations. Customers were instructed to call Stericycle at (866) 629-6182 to arrange for return of the product. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1,310,844 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide (USA) and Puerto Rico. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = MED and Original Applicant = ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS
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