Events

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
    71147
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2056-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-05-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=136261
  • 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
    Integra lifesciences corp. d.B.A. integra pain management announces voluntary recall of tuohy needles (20 gauge, 5 inch) due to incorrect packaging (labeled as 18 gauge, 3. 5 inch).
  • Action
    Integra sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated May 1, 2015, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Integra is asking customers to do the following: 1. Review your inventory and determine if you have Tuohy Needle, 20 Gauge X 5 inches (Cat. No. PITRW2050) with an affected Lot Number that is listed on page 2. If so, stop using them immediately and remove them from service. 2. Complete the attached form. If you do not have affected product, check the box:  I do not have any product(s) with a Lot Number from the list below. 3. If you do have affected product, check the box:  I do have product(s) with a Lot Number from the list below. 4. Complete the other information on the form and return it by email or fax as indicated on the form. Keep a copy of the form for your records. When your form is received, Customer Service will contact you and provide an RMA number and directions to return and replace the affected products. Should you have any questions regarding these instructions, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-241-2210. For questions regarding this recall call 609-936-6822.

Device

Device Recall Integra Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle)
  • Model / Serial
    W1404274, W1407165, W1409136, W1410082, W1412056, W1501065, W1501181
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 20 gauge x 5 inch. Plastic Hub, Metal Stylet, calibrations (10BX). Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Catalogue #PITRW2050). Peel Pouch. The Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle is packaged in a labeled and sterilized sealed tyvek / plastic pouch. The sterilized pouches are subsequently packaged in a case of 10 that is labeled, sealed and distributed to customers. || Pain management procedure trays contain Tuohy Epidural Injection Needles to administer steroid medication in the epidural space. The needles are also available as an individually packaged single use, sterile device, as was the case with the affected lot in question.
  • 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