FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129971

Product

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 800 mL canister (w/o CLP) with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection of exudate removed from wounds being treated by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

FDA product code
OMPNegative Pressure Wound Therapy Powered Suction Pump
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers
K082426, K102001
Affected lot / code info
Item 66800912 Lot # M400071

Why it was recalled

RENASYS EZ Canisters exhibiting visible evidence of deformation of the inlet port on the canister lid.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Smith & Nephew sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice dated July 15, 2014 to all US customers via Federal Express delivery. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm instructed customers to discard the affected product and replace with a new one from an unaffected lot. For questions contact 727-399-3785.

Recalling firm

Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Address
970 Lake Carillon Dr, Ste 110, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33716-1130

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of FL, NC, CA, MO, MA, TX, NY, OH, CO, VA, IL, NJ, TN, NV, MN including Puerto Rico and countries of Canada, Mexico, Dubai, Argentina, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Jordon, Malaysia, Thailand, Tunisia, New Zealand, South Africa, Shanghai, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-18
Posted by FDA
2014-10-08
Terminated
2015-08-05
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #129971. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.