Recall Z-0158-2014— Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., initiated 2013-09-23, terminated 2016-08-22. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15545C-21 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicated in the product scope), single-use devices designed to perform epidural, spinal, combined epidural/spinal, nerve block, lumbar puncture and regional anesthesia procedures. The spinal products are comprised of spinal needles, introducer needles and accessories required to perform a spinal procedure.. Reason: Visual particulate in the glass ampules of 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Ampoule, NDC # 0409-4712-01, Hospira Lot Number 23-227-DK. These ampules are included in certain Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays..

Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-09-23
Terminated
2016-08-22
Firm location
Keene, NH, United States

Product description

Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15545C-21 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicated in the product scope), single-use devices designed to perform epidural, spinal, combined epidural/spinal, nerve block, lumbar puncture and regional anesthesia procedures. The spinal products are comprised of spinal needles, introducer needles and accessories required to perform a spinal procedure.

Reason for recall

Visual particulate in the glass ampules of 5% Lidocaine HCL and 7.5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 2 mL Ampoule, NDC # 0409-4712-01, Hospira Lot Number 23-227-DK. These ampules are included in certain Portex Spinal Anaesthesia Trays.

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