Z-0348-2011

VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen...

Name: Z-0348-2011 VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen...
Creator: Micromedics, Inc.
Published: 2010-03-15
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Micromedics, Inc. / initiated 2010-03-15 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Micromedics, Inc. began a recall of VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only... on 2010-03-15. The reason FDA records is "Micromedics, Inc is conducting a product recall on a number of medical device products because of weak seals of the sterile pouches, potentially resulting in a non-sterile product which may cause transmission of disease...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0348-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2010-03-15
Posted: 2010-11-18
Terminated: 2011-06-21
Recalling firm: Micromedics, Inc.
Product: VT-0101-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0101-50, Donaldson, with tab, 1.14 mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0204-01, Shepard, 1.0 mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0406-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0406-01, T-Tube, 5mm x 4mm x 1.14mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-01, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0503-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0503-50, Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-0507-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0507-01, Armstrong Grommet w/wire, 1.14mm Lumen, FL, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT0508-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-0508-50, Modified Armstrong Grommet 1.14mm Lumen, Fluoroplastic, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1002-50 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1002-50, Collar Button, 1.27mm Lumen, Silicone, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1035-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1035-01, Collar Button, 1.5mm Lumen, Titanium, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT1204-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1204-01, Reuter Bobbin 1.14mm , Lumen, FL Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. VT-1421-01 Otological Ventilation Tubes, Catalog Number VT-1421-01, Angled Tab Bobbin 1.27mm Lumen, TI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics Inc., St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA. ET-ABGDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-ABGDT-45 Armstrong Grommet, 1.14mm Lumen, FP Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-GTST-45-12, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-GTST-45-12, T-tube 12 x 10, 1.14mm Lumen, SI , Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-SPDT-40T, Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-SPDT-40T Shea Parasol w/Tab, 1.0mm Lumen, SI, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes. ET-TBDT-45 Distributed By API Anthony products, Inc., ET-TBDT-45 Reuter Bobbin w/c Holes 1.14mm Lumen, FP, Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, Micromedics, St Paul, MN 55121-1385 USA, Otological Ventilation Tubes.
Product code: ETD Tube, Tympanostomy
Reason for recall: Micromedics, Inc is conducting a product recall on a number of medical device products because of weak seals of the sterile pouches, potentially resulting in a non-sterile product which may cause transmission of disease or infection.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging process control
Action: Micromedics issued a Product Recall letter dated March 15, 2010 to customers, describing the product being recalled, the product sterility issue, and actions to be taken. The letter advised customers to contact Customer service to return any affected product to Micromedics for replacement. Customers can contact Micromedics at 1-800-624-5662 or 651-452-1977 ext. 226 concerning this recall.
Quantity in commerce: VT 213 (1982 pouches); ET 50 (500 pouches)
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, and WI. FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, ISRAEL, PERU, SPAIN, IRELAND.
Product codes and lots: Model / Lot #: VT-0101-50 / 114449, VT-0204-01 / 113210, VT-0406-01 / 113228, VT-0503-01 / 113243/ 113218 , VT-0503-50 / 113236 , VT-0507-01 / 114538, VT0508-50 / 113788, VT-1002-50 / 113248, VT-1035-01 / 114452, VT1204-01 / 113222, VT-1421-01 / 113431. Model / Lot #: ET-ABGDT-45 / 114651 ET-GTST-45-12 / 114664 ET-SPDT-40T / 114522 ET-TBDT-45 / 114390

Product code ETD

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