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Class 2 Device Recall STERILE FIELD SALINE FLUSH |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
January 13, 2009 |
Date Posted |
February 06, 2009 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 06, 2009 |
Recall Number |
Z-0973-2009 |
Recall Event ID |
50848 |
510(K)Number |
K053120
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Product Classification |
Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days - Product Code NGT
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Product |
Sterile Field Saline Flush; 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP; Rx Only; Single Use. Excelsior Medical, Neptune, NJ.
This product is used for the flushing of venous access devices and intravenous tubing. |
Code Information |
Product codes: E0100 20, 100 92-240 and 100 92-30: External Lot #/Expiration Date 01-003-DS 9/1/2008, 34-021-BB 10/1/2008, 46-060-9D 10/1/2008, 34-023-BB 10/1/2008, 08-024-DS 5/1/2009, 09-005-DS 7/1/2009, 58-012-9D 10/1/2009, 58-025-9D 10/1/2009, 58-042-9D 10/1/2009, 59-007-9D 11/1/2009, 11-013-DS 7/1/2009, 12-011-DS 7/1/2009, 60-015-9D 12/1/2009, 60-020-9D 12/1/2009, 62-024-9D 2/1/2010, 62-025-9D 2/1/2010, 63-032-9D 3/1/2010, 64-027-9D 4/1/2010, 65-008-9D 5/1/2010, 19-002-DS 4/1/2010, 19-015-DS 5/1/2010, 66-029-9D 6/1/2010, 20-008-DS 5/1/2010, 67-036-9D 7/1/2010, 69-021-9D 9/1/2010, 69-036-9D 9/1/2010, 70-018-9D 10/1/2010, 23-014-DS 8/1/2010 and 24-019-DS 8/1/2010. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Excelsior Medical Corp 1933 Heck Ave Neptune NJ 07753
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For Additional Information Contact |
Lohn Linfonte 732-643-6088
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Sterility Issue: There is the possibility that the affected lots have pouches that were not sealed properly and could potentially compromise the external sterility of the syringes.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Packaging process control |
Action |
An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter (dated January 13, 2009) was sent to consignees via certified mail, with return receipt requested. The letter provided the reason for the recall and instructions to discontinue use and return (or destroy) the recalled product. The letter also instructed customers to complete the enclosed Customer Reply Form and fax (866-360-6211) to Excelsior Medical Corporation. If the affected product is destroyed on site, fax a copy of the certificate of destruction with the completed Customer Reply Form. Arrangements will be made by Excelsior Medical Corporation for the return of recalled product. Please direct questions to Excelsior Medical Customer Service at 800-487-4276. |
Quantity in Commerce |
341,580 units |
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 = NGT and Original Applicant = EXCELSIOR MEDICAL CORP.
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