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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DePuy Mitek FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code:284649 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the arthroscopic sheath during arthroscopic procedures. The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubing integrates several functional components including: luer locks for attaching the tube to the Inflow tubing and sheath, clamps, and a one-way valve. The FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve is sterile and intended for single use w

Reported: November 20, 2013 Initiated: August 29, 2013 #Z-0192-2014

Product Description

DePuy Mitek FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code:284649 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the arthroscopic sheath during arthroscopic procedures. The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubing integrates several functional components including: luer locks for attaching the tube to the Inflow tubing and sheath, clamps, and a one-way valve. The FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve is sterile and intended for single use with the FMS Fluid Management Systems in a surgical setting by personnel trained in arthroscopy.

Reason for Recall

Pillow valve included in the FMS Duo outflow tubing set and the FMS Solo intermediary tubing set may not perform as intended. may result in backflow of irrigation fluid into the One Day Set which may potentially lead to patient cross-contamination

Details

Units Affected
29280 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and in the countries of: Australia , Austria , Belgium , Canada , Czech Republic , Denmark , Finland , France, Germany , India, Ireland , Israel, Italy , Latvia , Netherlands , Norway , Nepal, Poland , Portugal , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , United Kingdom.
Location
Raynham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DePuy Mitek FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code:284649 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the arthroscopic sheath during arthroscopic procedures. The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubing integrates several functional components including: luer locks for attaching the tube to the Inflow tubing and sheath, clamps, and a one-way valve. The FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve is sterile and intended for single use with the FMS Fluid Management Systems in a surgical setting by personnel trained in arthroscopy.. Recalled by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.. Units affected: 29280 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Pillow valve included in the FMS Duo outflow tubing set and the FMS Solo intermediary tubing set may not perform as intended. may result in backflow of irrigation fluid into the One Day Set which may potentially lead to patient cross-contamination
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0192-2014.