Puritan absorbent foam tipped applicator; Catalog Number 25-1406 1 PF BT. Sterile absorbent fo...

FDA Recall #Z-1278-2015 — Class II — December 22, 2014

Recall #Z-1278-2015 Date: December 22, 2014 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Puritan absorbent foam tipped applicator; Catalog Number 25-1406 1 PF BT. Sterile absorbent foam tipped applicator used to apply medication or to obtain specimens from a patient.

Reason for Recall

Shaft breaks so that adequate patient specimen sample cannot be obtained.

Recalling Firm

Puritan Medical Products Co., LLC — Guilford, ME

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

9 cases of 500 applicators each

Distribution

Distributed in the states of MS, ME, GA, and NC.

Code Information

Lot Number 3111, Expiration date: 2016/04

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated