Recall of Device Recall EZIO

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

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
    67912
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2672-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-03-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-09-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-01-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    Needle, hypodermic, single lumen - Product Code FMI
  • Reason
    The voluntary recall is due to the needle set not meeting its specifications.
  • Action
    Vidacare sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification to all of its customers on March 31, 2014.The letter identified the product the problem and the action to be taken by the customers. The firm asked its customers to return the affected lot for a replacement. Customers were instructed: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any product with the part number and lot number as identified above 2 To return product. complete the enclosed Medical Device Recall Acknowledgment and Return Response Form and fax it to 1 866-431-6194, Attn "Customer Service" This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Vidacare Corporation and to facilitate replacement product if one has not already been provided 3. If you have already used the affected stock. please complete the enclosed Medical Device Recall Acknowledgement and Return Response Form and fax it to 1-866-431- 6194, Attn" Customer Service". This will allow us to document your receipt of the letter. Vidacare Corporation is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-479-8500.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Part number 9079-VC-005; lot code 3606455
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of LA, NY, CA, CT, WA, AK, NJ, TX, GA, MI, MO, MD, FL, KY, VA, OH, UT, SC, NC, IN, AZ, MN, IL, TN, OK, KS, NE, MT, MS, AR, ID, WV and PA., and Internationally to Canada
  • Product Description
    EZ-IO 45mm (40kg & up) Needle Set, part number 9079-VC-005; lot code 3606455
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Vidacare Corporation, 4350 Lockhill Selma Rd, Suite 150, San Antonio TX 78249-2162
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA