—#149771

Product

Hernia Pack, Kit number AMS1519 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: 62455 8/19/2013 61070 9/10/2013 58150 1/30/2014 59474 1/31/2014 63203 9/11/2014 64165 9/14/2014 65059 9/27/2014 67591 9/29/2014 68544 5/7/2015 68386 5/24/2015 68720 9/14/2015 70550 10/8/2015 69342 10/17/2015 74095 12/2/2015 73780 12/23/2015 76033 2/22/2016 76082 2/22/2016 72977 2/25/2016 76032 2/27/2016 56835 5/29/2016

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 #149771. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.