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Recall of Device Recall VT010150 Otological Ventilation Tubes

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Micromedics, 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
    56874
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0348-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-03-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-11-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-06-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=94875
  • 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
    Tube, tympanostomy - Product Code ETD
  • Reason
    Micromedics, inc is conducting a product recall on a number of medical device products because of weak seals of the sterile pouches, potentially resulting in a non-sterile product which may cause transmission of disease or infection.
  • Action
    Micromedics issued a Product Recall letter dated March 15, 2010 to customers, describing the product being recalled, the product sterility issue, and actions to be taken. The letter advised customers to contact Customer service to return any affected product to Micromedics for replacement. Customers can contact Micromedics at 1-800-624-5662 or 651-452-1977 ext. 226 concerning this recall.

Device

Device Recall VT010150 Otological Ventilation Tubes
  • Model / Serial
    Model / Lot #: VT-0101-50 / 114449, VT-0204-01 / 113210, VT-0406-01 / 113228, VT-0503-01 / 113243/ 113218 , VT-0503-50 / 113236 , VT-0507-01 / 114538, VT0508-50 / 113788, VT-1002-50 / 113248, VT-1035-01 / 114452, VT1204-01 / 113222, VT-1421-01 / 113431.  Model / Lot #: ET-ABGDT-45 / 114651 ET-GTST-45-12 / 114664 ET-SPDT-40T / 114522 ET-TBDT-45 / 114390
  • Product Classification
    Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, and WI. FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, ISRAEL, PERU, SPAIN, IRELAND.
  • Product Description
    VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-0204-01 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0204-01, Shepard, 1.0 mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-0406-01 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0406-01, T-Tube, 5mm x 4mm x 1.14mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-0503-01 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-01, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-0503-50 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-50, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-0507-01 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0507-01, Armstrong Grommet w/wire, 1.14mm Lumen, FL, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT0508-50 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0508-50, Modified Armstrong Grommet 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-1002-50 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1002-50, Collar Button, 1.27mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-1035-01 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1035-01, Collar Button, 1.5mm Lumen, Titanium, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT1204-01 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1204-01, Reuter Bobbin 1.14mm , Lumen, FL Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || VT-1421-01 || Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1421-01, Angled Tab Bobbin 1.27mm Lumen, TI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. || ET-ABGDT-45 || Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-ABGDT-45 Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, FP Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. || ET-GTST-45-12, || Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-GTST-45-12, T-tube 12 x 10, 1.14mm Lumen, SI , Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. || ET-SPDT-40T, || Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-SPDT-40T Shea Parasol w/Tab, 1.0mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. || ET-TBDT-45 || Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-TBDT-45 Reuter Bobbin w/c Holes 1.14mm Lumen, FP, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.
  • Manufacturer
    Micromedics, Inc.

Manufacturer

Micromedics, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Micromedics, Inc., 1270 Eagan Industrial Rd Ste 120, Eagan MN 55121-1385
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Nordson Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA