Sprotte Needle recall: Sterility Concern
Sprotte Needle, REF 33115131B w/ Intro 20 G x 3.5", distributed by Teleflex Medical The SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles are intended to gain entry into or puncture the spinal cavity permitting injection (including anesthesia) / withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic lumbar puncture, myelography/discography procedures.
Why was Sprotte Needle recalled?
Teleflex received the attached Medical Device Recall Notice from Pajunk Medical. Teleflex Medical is a distributor of Pajunk products. According to the notice, Pajunk internally identified a packaging problem that may affect certain batches of the SPROTTE lumbar puncture cannulas with introducer. Due to this problem Pajunk cannot guarantee the sterility of the affected batches.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?
Lot/Batch Numbers: 74A1900703, 74D1802540, 74E1800978, 74F1801413, 74G1800896, 74H1800162, 74K1801738, 74K1802909, 74L1800502
- Product
- Sprotte Needle, REF 33115131B w/ Intro 20 G x 3.5", distributed by Teleflex Medical The SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles are intended to gain entry into or puncture the spinal cavity permitting injection (including anesthesia) / withdrawal of fluids for purposes of diagnostic lumbar puncture, myelography/discography procedures.
- Recalling firm
- TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC
- Quantity
- 800 devices
- Distribution
- Nationwide distribution.
- Recall date
- June 3, 2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)