Events

Recall of Device Recall McKesson

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Nurse Assist, 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
    58021
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2261-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-01-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-05-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-10-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=98580
  • 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
    Catheter, urological - Product Code KOD
  • Reason
    The trays contain triad group sterile lubricating jelly packs recalled by triad group because of the possibility of inadequate sterilization.
  • Action
    The firm, Nurse Assist Incorporated, sent a letter dated January 20, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory immediately; quarantine the product; identify their customers and notify them at once about the product recall (Nurse Assist will provide bright labels to affix to your affected inventory); provide their customers with labels as well, and complete and return the attached RECALL ACKNOWLEGEMENT form via fax to: 817-231-1500 or mail to: Nurse Assist, Inc., 3400 Northern Cross Blvd., Forth Worth, TX 76137. Only the product and lots identified on the attached list are affected. If you have any questions or to request labels, please call Nurse Assist Customer Service Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time at 1-800-649-6800.

Device

Device Recall McKesson
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Codes: 809027, 812036, 901039, 902282, 903272, 903345, 906277, 908218, 909388, 911032, 912279, 1002027, 1003117, 1004345, 1006032, and 1007159
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Canada, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
  • Product Description
    Case Label: McKESSON Medi-Pak Uretheral Catheter Tray With Red Rubber Catheter Sterile Single Use Disposable 20 Trays Per Case Reorder No. 37-202 Marketed By McKesson Corporation McKesson Medical-Surgical, Richmond, VA 23228 Made in the U.S.A. || Tray label: McKesson Medi-Pak Urethral Catheter Tray With Red Rubber Catheter Sterile Single Use Disposable Contents: 1-14FR Red Rubber Catheter, 1-Pair of Vinyl Gloves, 1-Specimen Container with Lid and Label, 1-Fenestrated Drape, 1-Pack of PVP Solution, 1-Pack of Lubricating Jelly, 1-Pair of Forceps, 5-Rayon Balls in One Prep Cup, 1-Polylined Drape, 1-CSR Wrap, 1 Graduated Tray, 1200 cc Reorder No. 37-202 Contents STERILE In unopened, undamaged package. Marketed By McKesson Corporation McKesson Medical-Surgical, Richmond, VA 23228 || Intended use: The trays are urological catheter trays.
  • Manufacturer
    Nurse Assist, Inc

Manufacturer

Nurse Assist, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Nurse Assist, Inc, 3400 Northern Cross Blvd, Fort Worth TX 76137-3600
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Nurse Assist Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA