PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Total Hip Pack, K12T-05537, Merit's Total Knee Pack, K12T05538 A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended uses.

Reported: December 12, 2012 Initiated: June 8, 2012 #Z-0464-2013

Product Description

Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Total Hip Pack, K12T-05537, Merit's Total Knee Pack, K12T05538 A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended uses.

Reason for Recall

Custom Procedural trays contain Stryker Hytrel Togas which are being recalled because the clear tape that is intended to aid in the prevention of patient's fluids from contacting the surgeon/surgical staff through the sleeve seam of the toga, was not applied during the manufacturing process.

Details

Units Affected
83 packs
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: US including states of: NE and SD.
Location
Chester, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Total Hip Pack, K12T-05537, Merit's Total Knee Pack, K12T05538 A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended uses.. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 83 packs.
Why was this product recalled?
Custom Procedural trays contain Stryker Hytrel Togas which are being recalled because the clear tape that is intended to aid in the prevention of patient's fluids from contacting the surgeon/surgical staff through the sleeve seam of the toga, was not applied during the manufacturing process.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 12, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0464-2013.