KIMGUARD Container Filters recall: Sterility Concern
KIMGUARD Container Filters, 7.5in (19cm), Round and 9in. X 9in. (23cm x 23cm), Square. Intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is…
Why was KIMGUARD Container Filters recalled?
Some individual container filter units might contain thin areas that may potentially compromise the ability of the filter to maintain a sterile barrier.
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?
Product Code 68507 (Round) Case Lot Numbers MF1284XXX, MF1287XXX, MF1294XXX, MF1316XXX, MF2012XXX, MF2055XXX, MF2086XXX, MF2098XXX, MF2115XXX, MF2146XXX, MF2178XXX, MF2188XXX, MF2196XXX, MF2210XXX, MF2228XXX, MF2243XXX, MF2264XXX, MF2271XXX, MF2285XXX, MF2328XXX, and MF2338XXX. Product Code 68509 (Square) Case Lot Numbers MF1279XXX, MF1287XXX, and MF1288XXX.
- Product
- KIMGUARD Container Filters, 7.5in (19cm), Round and 9in. X 9in. (23cm x 23cm), Square. Intended to be used to enclose another medical device that is…
- Recalling firm
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Quantity
- Code 68507 - 6420 cases; Code 68509 - 1281 cases
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Canada, Australia, Belgium, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal, and Singapore.
- Recall date
- April 3, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)