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Z-2069-2019Class II

Versa - Kath Mini Kit, with plastic L.O.R Syringe 12g X 12in (30.5 cm), 5 units, Sterile ED, REF 181-2112...

Epimed International, Inc. / initiated 2019-06-18 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Epimed International, Inc. began a recall of Versa - Kath Mini Kit, with plastic L.O.R Syringe 12g X 12in (30.5 cm), 5 units, Sterile ED, REF 181-2112, RX, (01) 108187880213945, LOT 31129344 for epidural... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Mislabeled - The product's labeling contains an incorrect size for the catheter included in the kit. The kit contains a 21 gauge catheter, however the labeling states a 12 gauge catheter is included". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2069-2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Epimed International, Inc.
Product
Versa - Kath Mini Kit, with plastic L.O.R Syringe 12g X 12in (30.5 cm), 5 units, Sterile ED, REF 181-2112, RX, (01) 108187880213945, LOT 31129344 for epidural or caudal anesthesia
Product code
BSO Catheter, Conduction, Anesthetic
Reason for recall
Mislabeled - The product's labeling contains an incorrect size for the catheter included in the kit. The kit contains a 21 gauge catheter, however the labeling states a 12 gauge catheter is included.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
On June 19, 2019 , the firm mailed a lot specific, medical device market correction letter, via USPS to consignees who received the affected product(s). The letter asked customers to do the following: 1. Please examine your inventory and quarantine any product subject to the recall immediately. 2. Once product has been Quarantined, please complete and return the response form as soon as possible. 3. Please contact EPIMED sales administrative assistance, Bobbi Harrington at (518) 725-0209 ext. 1200 or [email protected], so that immediate replacement or credit for the affected product can be arranged. 4. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kris Knapp at 1-800-866-3342 ext. 1305.
Quantity in commerce
98 kits
Distribution
Distribution in US states of CA, FL, OK, AR, WA, TX, ID, NY, South Africa, and Mexico
Product codes and lots
Lot 31129344 Exp: 2023-06-30

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2069-2019
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2068-2019Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2069-2019Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated