FDAClass IIJuly 15, 2015

Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle recall

Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 20 gauge x 5 inch. Plastic Hub, Metal Stylet, calibrations (10BX). Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Catalogue #PITRW2050). Peel Pouch. The Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle is packaged in a labeled and sterilized sealed tyvek / plastic pouch. The sterilized pouches are subsequently packaged in a case of 10 that is labeled, sealed and distributed to customers. Pain management procedure trays contain Tuohy Epidural Injection Needles to administer steroid medication in the epidural space. The needles are also available as an individually packaged single use, sterile device, as was the case with the affected lot in question.

Why was Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle recalled?

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management Announces Voluntary Recall of Tuohy Needles (20 Gauge, 5 inch) due to incorrect packaging (labeled as 18 Gauge, 3. 5 inch).

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?

W1404274, W1407165, W1409136, W1410082, W1412056, W1501065, W1501181

Product
Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 20 gauge x 5 inch. Plastic Hub, Metal Stylet, calibrations (10BX). Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Catalogue #PITRW2050). Peel Pouch. The Integra¿ Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle is packaged in a labeled and sterilized sealed tyvek / plastic pouch. The sterilized pouches are subsequently packaged in a case of 10 that is labeled, sealed and distributed to customers. Pain management procedure trays contain Tuohy Epidural Injection Needles to administer steroid medication in the epidural space. The needles are also available as an individually packaged single use, sterile device, as was the case with the affected lot in question.
Recalling firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management
Quantity
123 Tuohy needles
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Recall date
July 15, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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