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Southmedic SAFETY CARTRIDGE WITH SOUTHMEDIC PLUS SURGICAL BLADE, REF 73-8020, STERILE EO

FDA device recall Z-0279-2023 · posted 2022-11-23 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
Southmedic, Inc.
Reason for recall
Upon review of its batch record, Southmedic identified that lot # W92761 was not sent out for sterilization, and was instead transferred directly to distribution where it was sold and distributed to customers as non-sterile product labelled as sterile.
Action taken
Southmedic sent and URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice its consignees on 10/28/2022 by email. The notice explained the issue and requested the product be destroyed. The response forms indicate that the direct consignee notify its customers
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
GES
Quantity affected
450 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the state of IL.
Date initiated
2022-10-27
Date posted
2022-11-23
Location
Barrie, Canada

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