Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0518-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Kimberly-Clark Corporation |
| Report date | Dec 25, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Quantity | 389,300 units |
| Location | Roswell, GA, United States |
Official product description
Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays containing the BD LOR Syringe (BD Code 405198) Product Usage: The device is designed to provide regional anesthesia. The device may contain syringes, needles and drugs
Why the product was recalled
Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays contain the BD 7 mL Epilor plastic Luer-Lok LOR Syringes under recall by Becton Dickinson (BD) because the product may stall or stick when traveling within the barrel of the syringe.
Distribution information
U.S. 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.
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