Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 3, 2014
A pinhole leak identified in the packaging of the recalled product potentially could compromise the sterility of the product.
Civco Medical Instruments Inc recalled CollectEVAC, Sterile device with tubing and adaptor for use with ACMI and STORZ/Wolf rese… - a moderate-severity action.
CollectEVAC, Sterile device with tubing and adaptor for use with ACMI and STORZ/Wolf rese… was recalled by Civco Medical Instruments Inc in September 3, 2014. Reason: A pinhole leak identified in the packaging of the recalled product potentially could compromise the sterility…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2558-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Civco Medical Instruments Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A pinhole leak identified in the packaging of the recalled product potentially could compromise the sterility….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2558-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2558-2014) was formally reported on September 3, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 1, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Civco Medical Instruments Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Kalona, IA. Federal records list the affected scope as 52 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: A pinhole leak identified in the packaging of the recalled product potentially could compromise the sterility of the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, LA, NC, NJ, NY, SD, TN, VA, WI, and Internationally to Brazil.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
52 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CollectEVAC, Sterile device with tubing and adaptor for use with ACMI and STORZ/Wolf resectoscopes. Part number 610-954. Rx only. Sterile EO. The product is intended to be used to perform irrigation, tissue collection, and/or straining functions during transurethral prostate or bladder surgery.
A pinhole leak identified in the packaging of the recalled product potentially could compromise the sterility of the product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2558-2014 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 1, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Civco Medical Instruments Inc |
| Firm location | Kalona, IA |
| Affected scope | 52 kits |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, LA, NC, NJ, NY, SD, TN, VA, WI, and Internationally to Brazil. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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