FDA recall record

Aptalis Pharmatech FLUTTER Percussor respiratory device, packaged one unit per clear plastic recall — FDA Z-1006-2015

Customer notification that the device may be difficult to open or close.

Class IIclassification
Z-1006-2015official record ID
Jan 28, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1006-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAptalis Pharmatech Inc.
Report dateJan 28, 2015
Recall initiation dateNov 13, 2014
QuantityApproximately 49,000 units
LocationVandalia, OH, United States

Official product description

FLUTTER Percussor respiratory device, packaged one unit per clear plastic package. Product Usage: Product is a percussor device, intended to be used as a mucus clearance device for patients with mucus producing respiratory conditions such as: atelectasis, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrous, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

Why the product was recalled

Customer notification that the device may be difficult to open or close.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of OH, NM, CO, NC, IL, MD, LA, MN, NJ, SC, AL, VA, MI, MA, and CA. in the countries of: Canada, Australia, Argentina, Guatemala, Serbia, Chile, and Finland.

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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