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Recall of Device Recall Sydney IVF Culture Oil

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cook, 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
    61177
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1324-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-02-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-03-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-07-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107466
  • 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
    Media, reproductive - Product Code MQL
  • Reason
    Cook medical is recalling sydney ivf culture oil due to a number of recent customer complaints that have identified it as a possible cause of embryo degeneration at day 5/6.
  • Action
    Cook Medical sent an Urgent Recall Notices letter dated February 15, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the recall product, reason for the recall and actions to be taken. The notice included directions to pull the recalled product from stock, isolate it and forward the notice to any sub-accounts. Customers were requested to complete and return the recall acknowlegement and product tracking form by to Fax: 812-829-1801 or Email: julie.cooper@cookmedical.com. For questions call 800-457-4448 x7241.

Device

Device Recall Sydney IVF Culture Oil
  • Model / Serial
    Lot A895473 (K-SICO-50) and Lot A895499 (K-SICO-200).
  • Product Classification
    Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of IL, KS, KY, MA, NJ. TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and the country of Barbados.
  • Product Description
    Sydney IVF Culture Oil, REF, K- SICO- 50, 50 mL. and K-SICO-200, 200 mL,Store at 2-8 C, Sterile, Cook Medical, William A Cook Australia LTD, || Product Usage: || Culture oil is intended to be used as an oil overlay for cultures of gametes, zygotes, or embryos in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and micro manipulation procedures. It is used to reduce the osmotic stress due to evaporation and to reduce pH fluctuations.
  • Manufacturer
    Cook, Inc.

Manufacturer

Cook, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cook, Inc., 750 Daniels Way, Bloomington IN 47404-9120
  • Source
    USFDA