Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 2000 mL, 3000 mL, or 4000 mL
The Metrix Company began a recall of Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 2000 mL, 3000 mL, or 4000 mL on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "An issue was identified after a redesign of the auto compounding device. The compounder cannot meet the designed accuracy specification when dispensing into bags. After reviewing the initial design of the device, it was...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2260-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- The Metrix Company
- Product
- Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1000 mL, 2000 mL, 3000 mL, or 4000 mL.
- Product code
- NEP System/Device, Pharmacy Compounding
- Reason for recall
- An issue was identified after a redesign of the auto compounding device. The compounder cannot meet the designed accuracy specification when dispensing into bags. After reviewing the initial design of the device, it was determined the dispensing volume validation was not properly done and none of the compounders on the market can meet the stated specifications.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- On 6/23/2016, the recalling firm sent written recall notices to their distributors and end users notifying them of the recall. Customers and consignees were instructed to not use the devices, locate and quarantine all affected devices, and to complete the response form.
- Quantity in commerce
- 137,598 cases
- Distribution
- Product distributed to medical facilities in the following US states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, and WA. Product was also distributed internationally to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Turkey, and United Kingdom
- Product codes and lots
- All lots are being recalled. Lot code consists of the five digit product code followed by a dash followed by a unique five character numeric or alphanumeric sequence. Affected product codes for this product: 58781, 58785, 62005, 62010, 62015, 62025, 62030, 62035, 64005, 64010, 64015, 64025, 64030, 64035, 64781, 65005, 65010, 65015, 65025, 65030, 65035, 66005, 66010, 66015, 66020, 66025, 66030, 66035, 66305, 66310, 66315, 66325, 66330, 66335, 66705, 66710, 66715, 66725, 66730, 66735, 66910, 66915, 66925, 66930, 66935, 67005, 67010, 67015, 67025, 67030, 67035, 69005, 69010, 69015, 69025, 69030, 69035
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2257-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2258-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2259-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2260-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2261-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2262-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2263-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2264-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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