Recall Z-1192-2013— Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc., initiated 2013-03-26, terminated 2014-10-31. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: MediChoice¿ Rayon Tipped OB/GYN Applicator, 8 inch, Plastic Shaft, Non-Sterile, Item Numbers WOD5001 and WOD5002. Product Usage: Usage: An absorbent tipped applicator is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of an absorbent swab on a wooden, paper, or plastic stick. The device is used to apply medications to, or to take specimens from, a patient.. Reason: Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. is conducting a market withdrawal of MediChoice Applicator OB-GYN 8 inch product that does not meet our quality standards because the rayon may loosen or unravel from the applicator during use..

Recalling firm
Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-03-26
Terminated
2014-10-31
Firm location
Mechanicsville, VA, United States

Product description

MediChoice¿ Rayon Tipped OB/GYN Applicator, 8 inch, Plastic Shaft, Non-Sterile, Item Numbers WOD5001 and WOD5002. Product Usage: Usage: An absorbent tipped applicator is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of an absorbent swab on a wooden, paper, or plastic stick. The device is used to apply medications to, or to take specimens from, a patient.

Reason for recall

Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. is conducting a market withdrawal of MediChoice Applicator OB-GYN 8 inch product that does not meet our quality standards because the rayon may loosen or unravel from the applicator during use.

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