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Portex Spinal Tray with 25G Whitacre Needle. Kit contains Bupivacaine in Dextrose, Epinephrine,Lidocaine, Lidocaine in D

FDA device recall Z-0166-04 · posted 2003-11-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Portex Inc
Reason for recall
Spinal trays labeled as containing a Whitacre 25g x 3.5' needle actually contain a Quincke 25g x 3.5' needle.
Action taken
Portex notified consignees on 10/10/03 by letter issued by Federal Express. Distributors were asked to supply customer list to Portex or to notify their accounts with copy of the recall letter provided.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
CAZ
Quantity affected
2600 units
Date initiated
2003-10-10
Date posted
2003-11-27
Date terminated
2006-05-02
Location
Keene, NH

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