Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1903-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Breg Inc. |
| Report date | May 10, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Quantity | 2,609 units total |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA, United States |
Official product description
Dressing Rect L, P/N 02428 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy pad and the skin. Sterile dressings are typically applied in a non-sterile environment after post-op and on occasion may be applied in a sterile environment. Breg has determined that a small percentage (approximately 0.22%) of these products may have been sent with unsealed pouches by the contract manufacturer. Customers will be contacted and instructed to inspect their inventory for any product with unsealed pouches and discard them.
Why the product was recalled
They may not have been sealed prior to sterilization. Products with unsealed pouches will be non-sterile.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution
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.
What to do next
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