Dressing, Knee L/XL, P/N 04708 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1904-2017 — Class II — March 30, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1904-2017 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | March 30, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Breg Inc |
| Location | Carlsbad, CA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 2,609 units total |
Product Description
Dressing, Knee L/XL, P/N 04708 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy pad and the skin. Sterile dressings are typically applied in a non-sterile environment after post-op and on occasion may be applied in a sterile environment. Breg has determined that a small percentage (approximately 0.22%) of these products may have been sent with unsealed pouches by the contract manufacturer. Customers will be contacted and instructed to inspect their inventory for any product with unsealed pouches and discard them.
Reason for Recall
They may not have been sealed prior to sterilization. Products with unsealed pouches will be non-sterile.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution
Lot / Code Information
D163424, D163474
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| Z-1908-2017 | Class II | If Hip, Sterile Polar Dressing P/N 10680 Pro... | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Z-1905-2017 | Class II | Dressing Shldr, P/N 04908 Product Usage: Th... | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Z-1907-2017 | Class II | Dressing Back, P/N 09810 Product Usage: The... | Mar 30, 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.