Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0984-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | MEDLINE IND |
| Report date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Quantity | 12,024 tubes |
| Location | Northfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Medline E-Z Lubricating Jelly; Bacteriostatic. Water Soluble. Sterile. 2 FL OZ (59 ml). Product Usage: For medical purposes to lubricate body orifices to facilitate entry of diagnostic or therapeutic devices. Single use only. Sterile if unopened, undamaged package.
Why the product was recalled
Product was not sterilized. Product was shipped to distribution centers instead of the sterilization facility due to an operations error by a 3rd party shipping company.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN LA, MI, PA, TX, WI, and the country of Canada
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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