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Z-2715-2011

Pall Total Nutrient Admixture Filter, 1.2 micron filter This filter is a 1.2 micron low protein binding...

Pall Life Sciences Puerto Rico LLC / initiated 2011-06-15 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Pall Life Sciences Puerto Rico Llc began a recall of Pall Total Nutrient Admixture Filter, 1.2 micron filter This filter is a 1.2 micron low protein binding membrane indicated for the removal of inadvertent... on . The reason FDA records is "Incorrect filter media used (0.2 um filter used instead of the required 1.2 um) within the TNA1 filter used with total parenteral nutrition mixtures". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2715-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Pall Life Sciences Puerto Rico LLC
Product
Pall Total Nutrient Admixture Filter, 1.2 micron filter This filter is a 1.2 micron low protein binding membrane indicated for the removal of inadvertent particulate debris and microorganisms (Candida Albicans) from total nutrient admixtures and undiluted intravenous fat emulsions. Product is designed for use with intravenous infusion pumps only.
Product code
FPB Filter, Infusion Line
Reason for recall
Incorrect filter media used (0.2 um filter used instead of the required 1.2 um) within the TNA1 filter used with total parenteral nutrition mixtures.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
Pall Life Sciences LLC, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 15, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructed customers to maintain the product in quarantine. If distributed, the letter request that customers notify the user to discontinue use. Additionally, customers were asked to complete and return an attached Recall Response Form. The letter also included instructions on how to return the product. Please contact the Customer Service Department at 516-801-9923, if you have questions.
Quantity in commerce
15,575 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, CO, CT, IL, KS, LA, MA, MO, MS, NC, NY, OK, SD, TX, WA, and WY, and Puerto Rico and the countries of Colombia and Costa Rica.
Product codes and lots
Exp. date 2015-07: Lots 032711, 032811, 033611 and 033711 Exp. date 2016-01: Lots 105912 and 106012