Events

Recall of DeRoyal (R) Surgical Eye Spears

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by DeRoyal Industries Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    66608
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0275-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-08-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-08-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122717
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Sponge, ophthalmic - Product Code HOZ
  • Reason
    One lot of eye spears was labeled as being x-ray detectable, but contained non x-ray detectable product.
  • Action
    DeRoyal Industries sent an Urgent Voluntary Recall letter dated August 12, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to cease usage and return the product to: DeRoyal Recalls RA#: Eye Spears 1755 Hwy 33 South New Tazewell, TN 37825 Ship via UPS Ground using Shipper #312780 Distributors were requested to notify their consignees of the same. The recall is extended to the user level. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-251-9864. For questions regarding this recall call 865-362-2334.

Device

DeRoyal (R) Surgical Eye Spears
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number 32794811
  • Product Classification
    Ophthalmic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    DeRoyal (R) Surgical Eye Spears, REF 30-049, Sterile EO, Manufacturer: DeRoyal Industries, Inc. 200 DeBusk Lane, Powell, TN 37849, MADE IN GUATEMALA || cleaning of fluids from surgical site in or near the eye
  • Manufacturer
    DeRoyal Industries Inc

Manufacturer

DeRoyal Industries Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    DeRoyal Industries Inc, 200 Debusk Ln, Powell TN 37849-4703
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Deroyal Industries Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA