Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2440-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Copan Italia |
| Report date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Quantity | 3,029,400 units |
| Location | Brescia, N/A, Italy |
Official product description
COPAN FLOQSwabs, STERILE.EO, for drawing clinical samples. CE0123, for the following reference numbers REF:501CS01, Minitip, sterile Single Wrapped, Molded bp 80mm; REF: 20226, P/N 501CS01Q100, Minitip, Sterile, Single Wrapped, bp 60MM, BUNDLES OF 20 pcs; REF: 501CS01.Q20, P/N 1127700, Minitip Applicator Sterile Ind. wrapped., bp 60mm, bundles of 20; REF: 502CS01, Regular, Sterile single Wrapped, Molded bp 80mm; REF: 503CS01, Flexible, Sterile Single Wrapped, Molded bp 100mm; REF: 220252, P/N 503CS01.BD, Flexible, Sterile Single Wrapped Molded bp 100 mm; REF: 503CS01/503CS01.BX, Flexible, Sterile Single Wrapped, Molded bp 100mm REF: 50U004DS, hDNA Free, Regular sterile in dry tube Molded Break Point 20 mm; REF: 50U009DS02, hDNA Free, Regular, Sterile, 2pcs Packed; REF: 518CS01, Minitip, Ster. Single Wrapped, Molded bp 100mm; REF: 220251, P/N: 518CS01.BD, Minitip, sterile Single Wrapped Molded bp 100mm; REF: 519C/519C.BX, Regular Sterile, Molded break point 100 mm; REF: 220250 P/N: 519CS01.BD, Regular, Sterile Single wrapped Molded bp 100mm; REF: 525CS01, Ultra-Thin Minitip, sterile single wrapped, molded bp 80 mm; REF: 528C, Large Tip Swab, Handle with Stopper, in dry tube REF: 534CS01, Flexible Nylon, Sterile Single Wrapped; REF: 551C, Minitip Sterile in dry tube, Molded Break Point 80 mm; REF: 552C/552C.BX, Regular sterile in dry tube Molded Break Point 80 mm; REF: 553C, Flexible sterile in dry tube, molded bp 100 mm; REF: 553C.LC, Flexible Sterile in dry tube, molded bp 100 mm; REF: 5U002S, Regular, sterile, in tube, 80 mm breakpoint, with low stopper; 5U048N01.BIO, REF: 5U055S02.HG, Regular FLOQSwabs with 20mm breakpoint 100 peelpouches, 2 swabs per peelpouch; REF: 5U056S.IUO, FLOQSwats ADULT IN DRY TUBE, Investigational Use Only; REF: 5UO57S.IUO, FLOQSwabs CHILD IN DRY TUBE, Investigational Use Only
Why the product was recalled
A sterility assurance level of 10-6 cannot be guaranteed due to intentional fraud and data integrity issues at the contract sterilizer, Steril Milano.
Distribution information
US nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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