Events

Recall of PE CONNECTOR 3/8 Y

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

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
    77081
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2128-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-04-21
  • Event Status
    Completed
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=154937
  • 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
    Connector, catheter - Product Code GCD
  • Reason
    Labeling: the expiration date is not stated on the labeling, there is a potential for expired product to be used.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified via Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on April 21, 2017. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. They were instructed to discontinue use and quarantine any products with the affected catalog numbers and lot numbers. They were to return the product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to the Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. A Recall Acknowledgment Form was enclosed to be completed and returned via fax even if they have no stock.

Device

PE CONNECTOR 3/8 Y
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code: PE101, Lot numbers: 02A1100078, 02A1403418, 02B0900484, 02B1201332, 02C1002327, 02C1101252, 02D0802669, 02D0803967, 02D1101333, 02D1101975, 02D1201492, 02E0900909, 02F0800279, 02F1101765, 02G0802046, 02G0900106, 02G0902858, 02G1302277, 02H0901652, 02H0902603, 02H1103939, 02K0900568, 02K1000269, 02K1001997, 02K1103123, 02K1301033, 02L0701464, 02L0901521, 02L1002578, 02L1003527, 74A1601696, 74C1601057, 74E1600942, 74E1602825, 74F1401270, 74H1501378, 74J1502624 & 74L1500554.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide. Foreign consignees: Australia, Canada, China, Columbia, India, San Salvador, Singapore and South Korea.
  • Product Description
    PE CONNECTOR 3/8 Y 20/BX, Sterile, Single use, || Product Usage: || Catheter Connector/Accessory
  • Manufacturer
    Teleflex Medical

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Teleflex Medical, 2917 Weck Dr, Research Triangle Park NC 27709-0186
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Teleflex Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA