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Z-0108-2012

Nebulizer (adult elastic strap style aerosol mask 7' tube - 50/cs), Latex Free Salter Labs, Arvin, CA 93203...

Salter Labs / initiated 2011-03-25 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Salter Laboratories, Division of Regulatory Affairs began a recall of Nebulizer (adult elastic strap style aerosol mask 7' tube - 50/cs), Latex Free Salter Labs, Arvin, CA 93203 Intended usage: respiratory therapy on . The reason FDA records is "A small number of oxygen mask components were found to have 100% obstructed airways rendering them incapable of delivering oxygen to patients undergoing respiration therapy". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0108-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Salter Labs
Product
Nebulizer (adult elastic strap style aerosol mask 7' tube - 50/cs), Latex Free Salter Labs, Arvin, CA 93203 Intended usage: respiratory therapy.
Product code
CCQ Nebulizer, Medicinal, Non-Ventilatory (Atomizer)
Reason for recall
A small number of oxygen mask components were found to have 100% obstructed airways rendering them incapable of delivering oxygen to patients undergoing respiration therapy.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Equipment maintenance
Action
The firm, Salter Labs, called all their customers on March 25, 2011 and asked that they hold all affected product. In addition, the firm sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated April 4, 2011 and a follow-up letter dated April 7, 2011 via e-mail and certified mail to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory, return any affected lots listed, contact Salter Customer Service at 1-800-235-4203 to arrange for return of affected product and complete and return the Customer Reply Form via 661-854-6816 or toll free 1-800-628-4690. Should you have any questions, please contact Salter Labs at 1-800-235-4203.
Quantity in commerce
9000 all varieties
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Belgium, Canada, Colombia and Iceland.
Product codes and lots
Product code: 8924-7-50, Lot 022811