Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-1996-2009

Coloplast, InterDry Ag 10" x 144" Roll P/N 6791001400, Manufactured for Coloplast A/S DK-3050 Humlebaek...

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield / initiated 2009-07-21 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Coloplast Corp Skin Care Div began a recall of Coloplast, InterDry Ag 10" x 144" Roll P/N 6791001400, Manufactured for Coloplast A/S DK-3050 Humlebaek, Denmark, Distributed by Coloplast Corp Minneapolis MN... on . The reason FDA records is "Coloplast determined that a portion of one lot of InterDry" Ag Lot number 1789435, did not meet the product specification for silver content. In this portion of the lot antimicrobial properties of the product could be...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1996-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Product
Coloplast, InterDry Ag 10" x 144" Roll P/N 6791001400, Manufactured for Coloplast A/S DK-3050 Humlebaek, Denmark, Distributed by Coloplast Corp Minneapolis MN 55411. InterDry" is a non-sterile, knitted, polyurethane-coated polyester textile impregnated with an antimicrobial silver complex used for the management of skin fold complications. The textile provides moisture transportation to keep skin dry while the antimicrobial in the textile reduces odor. The textile's low friction surface acts as a lubrication aid, thereby reducing skin-to-skin friction. InterDry" provides a protective environment for the skin and an effective protection against microbial contamination in the fabric. The product reduces colonization of the following gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial as well as yeast. Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. InterDry" Ag Textile contains 0.01% silver and is a single patient use product that is custom cut from a multi-use package.
Product code
FRL Fiber, Medical, Absorbent
Reason for recall
Coloplast determined that a portion of one lot of InterDry" Ag Lot number 1789435, did not meet the product specification for silver content. In this portion of the lot antimicrobial properties of the product could be compromised although the absorption and transportation of moisture would be as expected.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Consignees were faxed on 7/27/09 a Coloplast "Product Recall" letter dated July 2009. The letter addressed the problem and requested consignees to contact Coloplast Customer Service at 1-800-533-0464 to communicate the status of the product. Replacement product will be provided upon receipt of returned product. It also advised distributors to contact their customers immediately and advise them of the recall and to return the product them. Questions or concerns should be directed to the customer's customer care rep at 1-800-533-0464.
Quantity in commerce
USA, 876 cases (10 rolls/case) ; Canada 53.9 cases (10 rolls/case)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY. LA, MI, MA,MO, MN, MS, MD, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI and country of CANADA.
Product codes and lots
Lot 1789435