—#151249

Product

RUSCH, Pocket PAC IC Intermittent Cath Kit, 8 FR, 12 FR, 14 FR, 10 FR and 16 FR, Rx Only, Sterile, Intermittent self-catheterization

FDA product code: KOD — Catheter, Urological
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers: K010420
Affected lot / code info: Product Code: 10096080, Lot number: 74F1501853 (8 FR); Product Code: 10096120, Lot numbers: 74E1602795, 74F1503201, 74G1600723 & 74J1500576 (12 FR); Product Code: 10096140, Lot numbers: 74A1600023, 74A1601105, 74A1602234, 74D1602007, 74E1602235, 74E1602796, 74F1501855, 74G1600486, 74H1500530 & 74L1500363 (14 FR); Product Code: 10096100, Lot numbers: 74A1600799, 74A1600800, 74A1602236, 74A1603122, 74D1600231, 74D1600923, 74D1601540, 74D1602136, 74E1600845, 74E1601768, 74E1602237, 74F1501857, 74F1501962, 74F1601966, 74F1601988, 74H1500534, 74H1500978, 74J1501157, 74K1502306, 74L1500364, 74L1501303, 74L1501938, 74M1500227 and 74M1501087 (10 FR) and Product Code: 10096160, Lot numbers: 74A1600024, 4A1600801, 74A1601106, 74A1603123, 74D1601541, 74E1600846, 74E1602797, 74G1600724, 74H1500979, 74J1501158, 74K1501837, 74L1501202 &74L1501939 (16 FR).

Why it was recalled

Labeling Inconsistency: The products have been labeled with the incorrect expiration date which exceeds the actual, validated 35-month shelf life.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated November 22, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers with affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected products. To return product, customers were advised to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recall@teleflex.com. Customers with no affected stock should also complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form to confirm receipt of the letter. Customers with questions should contact Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Recalling firm

Firm: Teleflex Medical
Address: 2917 Weck Dr, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-0186

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution to CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA and TX.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-11-22
Terminated: 2017-11-24
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #151249. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.