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Class 1 Device Recall VT010150 Otological Ventilation Tubes

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  Class 1 Device Recall VT010150 Otological Ventilation Tubes see related information
Date Initiated by Firm March 15, 2010
Date Posted November 18, 2010
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on June 21, 2011
Recall Number Z-0348-2011
Recall Event ID 56874
510(K)Number K8330228  
Product Classification Tube, tympanostomy - Product Code ETD
Product VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.

VT-0204-01
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0204-01, Shepard, 1.0 mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.

VT-0406-01
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0406-01, T-Tube, 5mm x 4mm x 1.14mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.


VT-0503-01
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-01, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.


VT-0503-50
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-50, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.


VT-0507-01
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0507-01, Armstrong Grommet w/wire, 1.14mm Lumen, FL, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.


VT0508-50
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0508-50, Modified Armstrong Grommet 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.

VT-1002-50
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1002-50, Collar Button, 1.27mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.


VT-1035-01
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1035-01, Collar Button, 1.5mm Lumen, Titanium, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.


VT1204-01
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1204-01, Reuter Bobbin 1.14mm , Lumen, FL Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.

VT-1421-01
Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1421-01, Angled Tab Bobbin 1.27mm Lumen, TI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA.

ET-ABGDT-45
Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-ABGDT-45 Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, FP Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.

ET-GTST-45-12,
Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-GTST-45-12, T-tube 12 x 10, 1.14mm Lumen, SI , Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.

ET-SPDT-40T,
Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-SPDT-40T Shea Parasol w/Tab, 1.0mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.

ET-TBDT-45
Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-TBDT-45 Reuter Bobbin w/c Holes 1.14mm Lumen, FP, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.
Code Information Model / Lot #: VT-0101-50 / 114449, VT-0204-01 / 113210, VT-0406-01 / 113228, VT-0503-01 / 113243/ 113218 , VT-0503-50 / 113236 , VT-0507-01 / 114538, VT0508-50 / 113788, VT-1002-50 / 113248, VT-1035-01 / 114452, VT1204-01 / 113222, VT-1421-01 / 113431.  Model / Lot #: ET-ABGDT-45 / 114651 ET-GTST-45-12 / 114664 ET-SPDT-40T / 114522 ET-TBDT-45 / 114390
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Micromedics, Inc.
1270 Eagan Industrial Rd Ste 120
Eagan MN 55121-1385
For Additional Information Contact
651-452-1977 Ext. 226
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Micromedics, Inc is conducting a product recall on a number of medical device products because of weak seals of the sterile pouches, potentially resulting in a non-sterile product which may cause transmission of disease or infection.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Packaging process control
Action Micromedics issued a Product Recall letter dated March 15, 2010 to customers, describing the product being recalled, the product sterility issue, and actions to be taken. The letter advised customers to contact Customer service to return any affected product to Micromedics for replacement. Customers can contact Micromedics at 1-800-624-5662 or 651-452-1977 ext. 226 concerning this recall.
Quantity in Commerce VT 213 (1982 pouches); ET 50 (500 pouches)
Distribution Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, and WI. FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, ISRAEL, PERU, SPAIN, IRELAND.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
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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