Class 2 Device Recall Heparin Needle

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 18, 2023
• Date Posted: July 14, 2023
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-2146-2023
• Recall Event ID: 92575
• Product Classification: Holder, needle; Orthopedic - Product Code HXK
• Product: Aesculap Surgical Needle, straight, 3 1/2", (90 mm), 13GA, width: 2,400 mm, non-sterile, reusable Article Number: MD610
• Code Information: GUIDID: 04046963469054 Lot Number: 22002834
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Aesculap Implant Systems LLC; 3773 Corporate Pkwy; Center Valley PA 18034-8217
• For Additional Information Contact: SAME; 800-258-1946
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Incorrect product code marked on the product, etched with product code MD611, however; the correct product code is MD610.
• FDA Determined Cause: Labeling Change Control
• Action: Aesculap Inc, a B. Braun company issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification Letter dated 5/18/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Review the Device Recall Notification in its entirety and ensure that all users in your organization of the above-mentioned product, and all concerned persons are informed about this voluntary product recall. 2. Determine your current inventory of the affected product within your facility. (See for instructions in identifying impacted devices.) 3. Cease use and quarantine product subject to recall. 4. Utilizing the attached "Product Recall Acknowledgement Form", record the total number of individual impacted pieces. If you have no inventory remaining, please enter zero (0) on the form. 5. Return the completed "Product Recall Acknowledgement Form" to Aesculap, Inc. Product Quality Excellence department by emailing the form to PA OualityAssurance.BBMUS Service@bbraunusa.com or faxing the form to (610) 849-1197 within two weeks of receipt, even if the total inventory in your possession is zero (0). 6. Once Aesculap, Inc. receives your acknowledgement form, a customer support representative will contact you with instructions on how to return any impacted pieces in your possession. Complete the acknowledgment form. Included with letter Instructions for Identifying Affected MD610 etched as MD611.
• Quantity in Commerce: 7 units
• Distribution: US Nationwide distribution in the states of DC, MO, PA, TX.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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