Date Initiated by Firm | November 05, 2010 |
Date Posted | June 28, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 10, 2011 |
Recall Number | Z-2687-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
59019 |
510(K)Number | K100124 |
Product Classification |
Needle, hypodermic, single lumen - Product Code FMI
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Product | The product is the "FASTx Sternal Intraosseous Device".
The expiration date for the recalled products is end of June, 2012.
The device is used to insert an infusion tube into the manubrium (upper portion of the sternum) of a patient. It is intended for intraosseous infusion as an alternative to intravenous access, to facilitate emergency resuscitation through the use of drugs and fluids. It is indicated for use in establishing a sternal intraosseous access route in adult and adolescent patients (12 years of age and older) requiring vascular administration of drugs or fluids to facilitate emergency resuscitation. |
Code Information |
3 lot numbers: "20100609", "20100610", and 20100611". Format is "YYYYMMXX" where YYYY is the year of manufacture, MM is the month, and XX is a sequential number identifying different lots manufactured in the same month. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Pyng Medical Corporation 13511 Crestwood Pl Rm 7 Richmond Canada
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For Additional Information Contact | Michele Tyler 604-303-7964 Ext. 212 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Device failed to operate; the insertion of the infusion tube of the FASTx Sternal Intraosseous Device was not achieved in live subjects. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
Action | Pyng Medical Corp. sent a "FSN/RECALL FOR FASTx STERNAL INTRAOSSEOUS DEVICE, P/N FASTx -H" letter dated November 5, 2010 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers.
Customers are to cease distribution and use of all devices. All devices remaining in inventory should be quarantined. Customers are asked to complete the information at the bottom of the letter and return the product by FEDEx.
Questions regarding this notice should contact the Director of Operations at 1-604-303-7964 ext. 211. |
Quantity in Commerce | 402 devices |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Austria, Canada, England, Italy, Mexico, Poland, and Sweden. |
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 = FMI
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