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Recall of Device Recall Integra Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle)

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management.

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
    70873
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1544-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-03-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-04-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-06-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135366
  • 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, conduction, anesthetic (w/wo introducer) - Product Code BSP
  • Reason
    A single lot of 18 gauge, 3.5 inch tuohy needles were incorrectly packaged and labeled as 18 gauge, 5 inch needles.
  • Action
    US Consignees were notified by an Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter on 3/30/15 delivered by traceable courier service. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for the recall. Customers were asked to review their inventory, identify affected products, and immediately stop use and remove them from service. Customers are to complete the attached form and return via mail or fax. Upon receipt of the form, Customer Service will provide an RMA number and directions for returning the affected products to the firm. Customers should contact Customer Service at 1-800-241-2210 with any questions regarding the instructions.

Device

Device Recall Integra Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle)
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No. W1412086, Exp DEC-2017.
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    Integra Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 18 Gauge x 5 inch Removable Wing, Metal Stylet, Calibrations (10BX), Catalogue No. PITRW1850. || Used to administer steroid medication in the epidural space.
  • Manufacturer
    Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management

Manufacturer

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management
  • Manufacturer Address
    Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management, 3498 West 2400 South #1050, Salt Lake City UT 84119
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA