Date Initiated by Firm |
March 30, 2015 |
Date Posted |
April 29, 2015 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 24, 2015 |
Recall Number |
Z-1544-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
70873 |
510(K)Number |
K854816
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Product Classification |
Needle, conduction, anesthetic (w/wo introducer) - Product Code BSP
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Product |
Integra Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 18 Gauge x 5 inch Removable Wing, Metal Stylet, Calibrations (10BX), Catalogue No. PITRW1850.
Used to administer steroid medication in the epidural space.
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Code Information |
Lot No. W1412086, Exp DEC-2017. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management 3498 West 2400 South #1050 Salt Lake City UT 84119
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For Additional Information Contact |
Mr. David E. Gronostajski 609-936-6822
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
A single lot of 18 Gauge, 3.5 inch Tuohy Needles were incorrectly packaged and labeled as 18 Gauge, 5 inch needles.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Employee error |
Action |
US Consignees were notified by an Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter on 3/30/15 delivered by traceable courier service. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for the recall. Customers were asked to review their inventory, identify affected products, and immediately stop use and remove them from service. Customers are to complete the attached form and return via mail or fax. Upon receipt of the form, Customer Service will provide an RMA number and directions for returning the affected products to the firm. Customers should contact Customer Service at 1-800-241-2210 with any questions regarding the instructions. |
Quantity in Commerce |
90 Tuohy needles (9 cases of 10 each) |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution. |
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 = BSP and Original Applicant = REGANES, INC.
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