FDA recall record

Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Sterile Eyewash recall — FDA D-0159-2018

Lack of sterility assurance: leaking containers which could lead to exposure to infectious agents.

Class IIclassification
D-0159-2018official record ID
Jan 17, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0159-2018
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMedex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company
Report dateJan 17, 2018
Recall initiation dateSep 5, 2017
Quantity130,740 16 oz bottles
LocationVernon Hills, IL, United States

Official product description

Sterile Eyewash (sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline solution), 16 oz. 12 units per box. Manufactured by Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc. d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company, 300 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills. Illinois, USA 60061. Model Number: 32-005585

Why the product was recalled

Lack of sterility assurance: leaking containers which could lead to exposure to infectious agents.

Distribution information

IA, WI

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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