Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1038-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | ConvaTec, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Quantity | 124,000 units total |
| Location | Greensboro, NC, United States |
Official product description
FilterFlow Suction Handle CH24, 20 eaches per sales unit. Product Usage: Filter Flow is designed for orthopedic surgery and combines suctioning function with filtering. The device is intended for orthopedic surgical procedures to remove and collect debris and bone fragments, chips, cement, marrow and blood clots without blocking the suction device, using a combination of suctioning and filtering.
Why the product was recalled
An internal assessment of packaging confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of IL, MI, PA, WI. and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Faroe Islands, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam.
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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