Recalls / —
—#149715
Product
Extremity Tray, Kit number AMS1200(B and AMS1200(C convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
- FDA product code
- FSY — Light, Surgical, Ceiling Mounted
- Device class
- Class 2
- Medical specialty
- General, Plastic Surgery
- Affected lot / code info
- Lot Numbers/Expiration Dates: 59843 3/1/2015 60753 8/17/2015 59894 9/6/2015 65996 11/13/2015 61600 11/28/2015 62117 12/12/2015 64160 1/3/2016 69211 5/5/2016 56959 6/8/2016 57789 7/1/2016 67355 7/5/2016 58586 8/27/2016 69588 10/8/2016 70509 1/6/2017 72551 1/10/2017 76068 7/17/2017 77502 7/17/2017 78140 9/19/2017
Why it was recalled
The Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, Part # 13140, of the custom AMS kit were recalled because gloves may contain splits or holes compromising sterility.
Root cause (FDA determination)
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Action the firm took
Aligned Medical Solutions (AMS) sent the Medtronic Urgent Medical Device for Devon Light Glove letter, dated April 23, 2015 to all affected consignees. Consignees were informed that the sterile kits assembled and distributed by AMS contain the recalled Devon COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE Glove (AMS part #13140 or Medtronic part # 571711) due to splits or holes. Consignees were advised to identify any remaining affected kits and follow the over-labeling instruction. At the time the kit is opened for use, any light gloves should be identified and disposed of pursuant to the medical waste policies in effect at your institution. AMS can provide replacement product if needed or you can contact your local Medtronic sales rep for sterile replacements as well. Due to the manufacturing process and finished sterilized packs in inventory, or at your facility, over labeling of inventory and/or future shipment affected by this recall will be labeled with a sticker attached to each pack. This sticker will read: RECALL NOTICE Medtronic announced the recall l of Devon Light Glove contained in this kit after it was sealed and sterilized. All other components in the kit are not affected by this recall. 1. At the time the kit is opened for use any Light Glove manufactured by Medtronic should be identified and set aside 2. The recalled light glove should be rendered unusable to protect against inadvertent use and disposed of pursuant to the medical waste policies in effect at your institution. Consignees should complete the attached Reply Form and fax to AMS at 406-256-9875. For any questions about this recall, please call 321-527-7714. For questions regarding this recall call 404-259-6387.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
- Address
- 1602 4th Ave N, Billings, Montana 59101-1521
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide Distribution to California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming.
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2015-04-22
- Terminated
- 2016-10-25
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #149715. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.