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

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
    74043
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2261-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-06-23
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=147603
  • 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
    System/device, pharmacy compounding - Product Code NEP
  • Reason
    An issue was identified after a redesign of the auto compounding device. the compounder cannot meet the designed accuracy specification when dispensing into bags. after reviewing the initial design of the device, it was determined the dispensing volume validation was not properly done and none of the compounders on the market can meet the stated specifications.
  • Action
    On 6/23/2016, the recalling firm sent written recall notices to their distributors and end users notifying them of the recall. Customers and consignees were instructed to not use the devices, locate and quarantine all affected devices, and to complete the response form.

Device

Device Recall Secure
  • Model / Serial
    All lots are being recalled. Lot code consists of the five digit product code followed by a dash followed by a unique five character numeric or alphanumeric sequence. Affected product codes for this product: 58740, 58741, 58742, 58749, 58750, 58753, 58754
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Product distributed to medical facilities in the following US states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, and WA. Product was also distributed internationally to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Turkey, and United Kingdom
  • Product Description
    Container fill and transfer sets, automatic fill compatible, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 1500 mL, 2000 mL, 3000 mL, or 4000 mL.
  • Manufacturer
    The Metrix Company

Manufacturer

The Metrix Company
  • Manufacturer Address
    The Metrix Company, 4400 Chavenelle Rd, Dubuque IA 52002-2655
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    The Metrix Company
  • Source
    USFDA