Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2611-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Tytek Medical Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Quantity | 4400 units |
| Location | West Chester, OH, United States |
Official product description
TyTek Tension Pneumothorax Access Kit TPAK10: 10 gauge, 3.25 inch- Intended for introduction into the body to facilitate removal of air from the pleural cavity in patients with a tension pneumothorax Model Number: TM-310
Why the product was recalled
Updated IFU to inlclude: (1) identify the risks associated with the hazard of needle decompression and (2) improve the artwork showing placement site location
Distribution information
OH, SC, VA Foreign: Country Australia Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong/China Israel SPAIN The Netherlands Turkey UAE UK
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: E-Mail.
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