FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#31404

Product

Millex-GS Syringe Filter Unit 0.22 um, Sterile Catalog Number: SLGSM33SS

FDA product code
FPBFilter, Infusion Line
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: F2PN86704

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Millipore notified direct and distributor accounts by Certified letter on 1/26/04. Users are requested to return product. Millipore France and Ireland coordinating recall to the international accounts.

Recalling firm

Firm
Millipore Corp.
Address
80 Ashby Rd, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-2237

Distribution

Distribution pattern
CA, CO, DE, IL, OH, PA, MA, MO, MD, MT, RI, VA Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-01-26
Posted by FDA
2004-07-20
Terminated
2015-06-11
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #31404. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.