CIVCO Infiniti Plus Needle Guide, Sterile Needle Guide, 12-18GA, Rx ONLY, STERILE EO. REFs 610-...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0286-2016 — Class II — October 21, 2015
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0286-2016 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | October 21, 2015 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc. |
| Location | Kalona, IA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 717 boxes |
Product Description
CIVCO Infiniti Plus Needle Guide, Sterile Needle Guide, 12-18GA, Rx ONLY, STERILE EO. REFs 610-1215, 610-1234, 610-1235, 610-1236. Large Gauge Infiniti Plus Needle Guides, used in needle-guided (or catheter) procedures with diagnostic ultrasound transducers.
Reason for Recall
Sterility of the product cannot be assured.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA (MAINLAND), CHINA (TAIWAN), CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ECUADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONG KONG, INDIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KUWAIT, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, POLAND, PUERTO RICO, QATAR, SOUTH AFRICA, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TURKEY, UGANDA, UKRAINE, and UNITED KINGDOM.
Lot / Code Information
M367350, M370110, M375100, M381740, M406940, M407750, M413300, M413310, M434210, M436400, M445180, M647110, M093610, M113720, M122370, M153900, M206940, M250330, M250340, M258890, M315660, M333490, M340650, M340660, M418340, M421310, M450400, M465510, M473820, M499620, M519670, M519870, M535840, M560410, M569020, M665970, M085160, M096150, M107000, M130450, M155430, M163490, M203230, M215600, M237160, M280540, M295050, M309920, M315640, M335660, M341050, M395150, M426910, M432250, M445050, M447240, M447250, M457880, M463120, M470960, M472370, M491520, M501960, M572330, M610070, M623730, M626290, M648050, M104430, M105580, M109480, M119300, M123880, M181980, M183080, M205350, M208730, M256600, M288450, M395680, M419700, M490030, M511200, M524900, M530460, M636260, M070240, M084610, M087950, M090510, M093250, M096160, M107010, M113740, M122150, M126430, M130960, M142760, M150120, M151000, M161360, M162170, M175800, M176090, M179600, M188560, M197540, M201760, M204920, M206920, M212520, M226140, M226800, M237170, M239790, M242650, M264850, M273010, M277260, M277580, M281220, M282340, M286970, M287050, M288070, M300220, M303390, M304830, M309930, M322420, M330620, M346280, M352800, M360970, M365460, M374640, M377700, M377710, M382140, M384960, M391930, M395520, M408990, M413270, M414570, M415150, M426920, M431600, M431860, M437370, M445090, M446780, M453070, M454110, M457210, M461430, M466270, M471250, M481240, M489250, M492210, M494110, M500070, M516520, M526820, M542120, M548580, M554010, M569710, M573220, M595220, M601030, M602270, M615780, M623480, M629400, M645460, M655810, M543860, M552040, M557840, M567820, M581180, M582540, M584460, M599110, and M609470
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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.