CaviCide — Class II medical device recall Z-2267-2012
Terminated recall by Metrex Research, LLC., reported 2012-09-05, distributed nationwide. Metrex Research is recalling Cavicide containing the Spring Fresh Fragrance because the affected lot of produc
| Recall number | Z-2267-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Metrex Research, LLC., Romulus, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-02-06 |
| Classified | 2012-08-24 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-05 |
| Terminated | 2012-08-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 17,690 units |
| Lot numbers | 10-1301, 10-1334, 10-1335, 10-1342, 10-1342A, 10-1343, 10-2301, 10-2302, 10-2328, 10-2328A, 10-2328B, 10-2331, 10-2333, 10-2334, 10-2335, 10-2345 |
| Model numbers | 13-1000, 13-1024, 13-1025, 13-3325, 13-4800, 13-7400, 13-7405, 13-7500, 13-7525, 13-7900, MC-1000 |
Product
CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, MC-1000. Alternate brands: EnviroCide, part number: 13-3325. Private labeled products of Cavicide: Backscratchers Cavicide, part number: 13-4800. MaxiSpray Plus, part numbers: 13-7400 and 13-7405. pdCARE Surface Disinfectant, part numbers: 13-7525 and 13-7500. Z3 Surface Disinfectant, part number: 13-7900. CaviCide is a multi-purpose disinfectant/decontaminant cleaner for use on hard, non-porous inanimate surfaces. CaviCide is a bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and tuberulocidal which is available in a ready-to-use, liquid form typically contained in 1 gallon bottles, 2.5 gallon bottles, 25 oz. spray bottles, or 55 gallon drums (depending on the item number). CaviCide may also be branded as a private label (see (1)(vi) below for names and Table 1 above for additional details). The product may be used (1) for precleaning non-instrument surfaces prior to disinfection; (2) for precleaning instruments prior to disinfection; (3) as a virucide on non-instrument surfaces; (4) as a disinfectant on non-instrument surfaces; (5) as a virucide on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments and implements; and (6) as a disinfectant on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments, and instruments. It is useful in health care settings such as hospitals, emergency medical settings, surgical centers, isolation areas, neonatal units, patient care areas, ophthalmic and optometric facilities, dental offices, dental operatories, animal care facilities, salon settings, emergency vehicles, schools, health club facilities, kitchens, bathrooms, prisons, morgues, and other critical care areas.
Reason for recall
Metrex Research is recalling Cavicide containing the Spring Fresh Fragrance because the affected lot of product containing this fragance has caused an increase in reported health reactions in some individuals such as headache, nausea, and respiratory discomfort.
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