FDAClass IINovember 28, 2012

Parparella-type Vent Tube recall: Contamination

PARPARELLA-TYPE VENT TUBE, 1.02 MM, SILICONE, REF 240044, QTY 6, Rx Only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI INC., Tympanostomy tube

Why was Parparella-type Vent Tube recalled?

One lot of tympanostomy tubes were manufactured with silicon that was found to be contaminated with ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

JC470075

Product
PARPARELLA-TYPE VENT TUBE, 1.02 MM, SILICONE, REF 240044, QTY 6, Rx Only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI INC., Tympanostomy tube
Recalling firm
Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
Quantity
10 boxes/60 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA state of Kansas and country of Korea.
Recall date
November 28, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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