Mucus Specimen Trap 40 cc — Class II medical device recall Z-1612-2014
Terminated recall by Medline Industries Inc, reported 2014-05-21, distributed nationwide. There is a potential that the specified mucus specimen traps are not sterile. Use of the affected products may
| Recall number | Z-1612-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries Inc, Mundelein, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-11-04 |
| Classified | 2014-05-13 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-05-21 |
| Terminated | 2017-11-29 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 1,610 mucus |
| Reason classes | sterility |
| Model numbers | DYND44140, DYND44140H, DYND44180 |
Product
Mucus Specimen Trap 40 cc, Specimen Trap 40 cc with additional transport cap; Product number DYND44140 (pack of 50), Product number DYND44140H (individual). Mucus Specimen Trap 80 cc, Specimen Trap 80 cc w/ additional transport cap; Product number DYND44180 (pack of 50). Used to collect mucus specimens during suction of fluid from the oral cavity, nose-throat area and/or bronchi of a patient.
Reason for recall
There is a potential that the specified mucus specimen traps are not sterile. Use of the affected products may result in the contamination of patient specimens.
Machine access
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