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Recall of Device Recall SIMPULSE SOLO SUCTION IRRIGATOR

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, 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
    52768
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1948-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-07-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-09-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-08-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=83936
  • 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
    Holder, needle, gastroenterologic - Product Code FHQ
  • Reason
    Product sterility may be compromised due to lack of package integrity.
  • Action
    Davol issued a Recall Letter dated July 30, 2009 requesting user facilities examine inventory and immediately discontinue use of any product from the affected lot and return it to Davol. Direct questions about the recall to Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc. by calling 1-401-463-7000.

Device

Device Recall SIMPULSE SOLO SUCTION IRRIGATOR
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number JUSHF083.
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide.
  • Product Description
    BARD¿ Simpulse" SOLO System with Soft Splash Shield Tip || Product Code: 0067590. || The Simpulse SOLO Suction/Irrigator is designed to provide controlled powered irrigation during open orthopedic and general surgical procedures and for the cleansing of burns or wounds. Appropriate fluids for use include fluids with specific gravity less than 1. The pulsatile action of the pump helps to remove blood, tissue debris and foreign matter from the operative or wound site. When connected to a suction source, the device can be used to aspirate fluids from the operative or wound site.
  • Manufacturer
    Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc.

Manufacturer

Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc., 100 Crossings Blvd, Warwick RI 02886-2850
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Source
    USFDA