Class 2 Device Recall Medela Enteral Syringe, Acacia Piston Syringe

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 13, 2015
• Date Posted: March 11, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on November 09, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-1262-2015
• Recall Event ID: 70544
• 510(K)Number: K092986
• Product Classification: Syringe, piston - Product Code FMF
• Product: - NTL-30 30ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - NTL-60 60ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - TL-INT-60 60ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe with Twistlok adapter (sterile) - INT-60 60mL Nutrio Intopo Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - NGF-60 60ml Nutrio GraviFeed Syringe (sterile) The Enteral Syringe consists of a calibrated hollow cylindrical body and movable plunger. At the tip of the barrel is an oral lock connector. Product is considered sterile.
• Code Information: NTL-30 G0556, G0561, G0572, G0585, G0593, G0601, G0610, G0614, G0622, G0634, G0644, G0649, G0653, G0662, G0667, G0672, G0683, G0684, G0685, G0698, G0705, G0708, G0711, G0712, G0714, G0716, G0723, G0719, G0726, G0734, G0744, G0750, G0752, G0760 NTL-60 G0554, G0566, G0578, G0594, G0598, G0612, G0615, G0623, G0626, G0636, G0639, G0650, G0657, G0658, G0659, G0665, G0668, G0670, G0671, G0673, G0679, G0680, G0686, G0687, G0691, G0699, G0703, G0706, G0709, G0715, G0722, G0725, G0729, G0735, G0739, G0741, G0745, G0751, G0756, G0761 TL-INT-60 G0563, G0565, G0577, G0663, G0701, G0710, G0713, G0733, G0737, G0753 INT-60 G0555, G0567, G0575, G0587, G0591, G0603, G0620, G0638, G0640, G0648, G0664, G0690, G0718, G0746 NGF-60 G0550, G0560, G0568, G0576, G0592, G0609, G0628, G0646, G0655, G0675, G0688, G0697, G0707, G0724, G0730, G0728, G0743, G0754
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Medela Inc. EF Division; 785 Challenger St; Brea CA 92821-2948
• For Additional Information Contact: 714-257-0470
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The firm is recalling sterile enteral feeding syringes due to determining that the sterility of the affected products may be compromised as a result of a potential breach in packaging.
• FDA Determined Cause: Packaging
• Action: Medela sent a Device Recall letter dated February 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Requested Action of Distributors: 1. Stop sale and distribution of product with affected lot numbers. 2. Conduct a physical count and record the data on the Product Inventory Form included with the letter. 3. Return the Product Inventory Form via fax to 800-995-7867 or e-mail it to syringe@medela.com. The firm should contain a contact name and signature. 4. If have the affected product in stock, Medela Customer Service will issue a RMA and schedule a pick-up of the affected product. Contact will be made to ensure product is ready. For further questions please call (888) 399-2455.
• Quantity in Commerce: 1,959,187
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = FMF