PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings. The software-controlled therapy unit applies negative pressure wound therapy. The dressing, to which the therapy unit is connected, enables distribution of the negative pressure across the surface of the wound, while the tubing transfers accumulated fluids to the canister.

Reported: January 13, 2016 Initiated: November 25, 2015 #Z-0600-2016

Product Description

ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings. The software-controlled therapy unit applies negative pressure wound therapy. The dressing, to which the therapy unit is connected, enables distribution of the negative pressure across the surface of the wound, while the tubing transfers accumulated fluids to the canister.

Reason for Recall

There is potential for small holes, the size of a pin, to develop in the pouches of the ActiV.A.C. Sterile Canisters.

Details

Recalling Firm
KCI USA, INC.
Units Affected
12,728 units
Distribution
Japan and Australia
Location
San Antonio, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings. The software-controlled therapy unit applies negative pressure wound therapy. The dressing, to which the therapy unit is connected, enables distribution of the negative pressure across the surface of the wound, while the tubing transfers accumulated fluids to the canister.. Recalled by KCI USA, INC.. Units affected: 12,728 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There is potential for small holes, the size of a pin, to develop in the pouches of the ActiV.A.C. Sterile Canisters.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0600-2016.