Hudson RCI One Way Valve, 22mm E.D. to 22mm O.D., REF 1665, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle park, NC 27709
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 15, 2010).
- Company
- Telefelx Medical
- Recall Initiated
- December 2, 2009
- Posted
- January 15, 2010
- Terminated
- August 11, 2010
- Recall Number
- Z-0652-2010
- Quantity
- 2450 eaches
- Firm Location
- Durham, NC
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Products 1664 and 1665 are each one-way valves that offer low flow resistance, each in one, opposite direction. Each of these valves demonstrate the appropriate direction with a red arrow. The reason for this recall is incorrect packaging; product code 1664 was incorrectly packaged as product code 1665. If the red arrows are not followed, the valve may be placed in the circuit in the wrong
Distribution
CA, IL, NE, NJ, TX, VA, WI and Canada.
Lot / Code Info
Catalog number: 1665, Lot number: 02J0901967
Root Cause
Packaging
Action Taken
Consignees were notified by letter via next day delivery. Each consignee was sent a letter requesting acknowledgement of the recall and a request to return all of the affected product. Each consignee that is a distributor was instructed to forward the letter to their consignees to retrieve relevant product from those locations. A second mailing to non-responding customers on the consignee list will be made approximately four to six weeks after the first mailing. A third mailing to non-responding customers on the consignee list will be made approximately four to six weeks after the second mailing or as an alternative, they may be contacted by phone, e-mail, or fax. A record of these contacts will be maintained. Affected products received by Teleflex will be destroyed or reworked and replacement product or credit will be provided to the consignees. Records of destruction or rework will be maintained. Questions are directed to the firm's sales representatives or to Teleflex Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990