—#152876

Product

Lap Band Pack, part number AMS1785(A

FDA product code: FSY — Light, Surgical, Ceiling Mounted
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Lot number and expiration date 85157, 2/28/2017 86861, 2/28/2017 87419, 4/30/2017 88367, 3/31/2017 89154, 7/31/2017 94568, 7/31/2017 94919, 11/30/2017 95972, 10/31/2017 96744, 11/30/2017 97772, 11/30/2017 98016, 11/30/2017 98495, 3/31/2018

Why it was recalled

The Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES of the custom Aligned Medical Solutions (AMS) kits were recalled because gloves may contain splits or holes compromising sterility.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

AMS notified their consignees by Email, Fax, and Phone on 11/11/2017. AMS sent the notification letter, dated January 11, 2017, and provided yellow stickers "Recall Notice" to customers. They are advised to over-label the affected AMS kits at their facilities. Customers were instructed to place sticker in such a way that it would be immediately noticed but should not cover up or conceal any pertinent information such as Pack Number, Pack Name, Lot Number or Expiration Date on a kit. Customers with questions can call Vicki Davis at 321-527-7714 or send email to vdavis@alignedmedicalsolutions.com.

Recalling firm

Firm: Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Address: 1602 4th Ave N, Billings, Montana 59101-1521

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Distributed in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-01-11
Posted by FDA: 2017-02-28
Terminated: 2017-05-03
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #152876. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.