Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1322-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Therakos Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 13, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Quantity | 729 units |
| Location | West Chester, PA, United States |
Official product description
The THERAKOS CELLEX Photopheresis System is a photoimmune therapy. Catalog CLXUSA. Manufacturing lot D342 UDI: 20705030200003 The system designed to separate the patient's blood into various fractions and collect the white blood cell (WBC) fraction. The WBC fraction is treated with a photoactive drug UVADEX (methoxsalen) Sterile Solution. The UVADEX is photo-activated by UVA light and results in the WBCs undergoing apoptosis
Why the product was recalled
The Mallinckrodt (Therakos) post-market monitoring process detected an increased trend in tubing leaks within the pump tubing organizer, associated with a portion of Kits from Lot D 342.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution to AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, AND WI.
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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