Remington Medical Inc. Recalls
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FAS-LOC 6 Foot Disposable Extension Cable with Safe Connect/Screw Down. Electrical extension cable intended to transmit signal from, or power or excitation signal to patient connected electrodes. The cable is a sterile, disposable device.
Remington Medical discovered an error on the FL-601-97 IFU; part number IFU-RM-0154. Specifically, the polarity for the black chuck in the picture is wrong. It shows (+), but should show (-).
Remington Medical Inc sent an Field Safety Notice dated March 5, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Please be aware that the typographical error described above is included in the FL-601-97 Instructions for Use (RM-0154 Rev 05) provided with the lots that you have received as identified below. RMI has corrected the typographical error in the revised FL-601-97 Instructions for Use (RM-0154 Rev 5.1) which is attached to this communication. Please incorporate the information contained in the attachment with the existing FL-601-97 labeling (Instructions for Use) provided with the product. If you have distributed these products further, please forward copies of this notice and the revised Instructions for Use to any recipients as appropriate. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact RMIs sales representatives or customer service team at 800-989-0057, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8 am - 4pm EST. Patient safety is the highest priority for Remington Medical, Inc. We appreciate your assistance with this matter and regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Automatic Cutting Needles, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-1820M, Sterile, Remington Medical, Inc., 5830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Prostate Biopsy Needles shall be single use only and are to be used by a Urologist in a healthcare setting to obtain needle biopsies of the prostate. The needles are compatible with the Bard Magnum biopsy instrument. The needles have an echogenic tip for accurate placement under ultrasound guidance and centimeter markings along the cannula to facilitat
Sterility of the product may be compromised.
The firm, Remington Medical, Inc., sent an "URGENT - MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated August 29, 2012 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine the products; complete and return the FaxBack form via Fax to: Quality Engineer Remington Medical, Inc., at 770-887-0732 or email: tracyw@remmed.com; and call the Quality Engineer or customer service at (800) 989-0057 ext 233 to obtain a RGA number and have a call tag issued. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Quality Engineer at (800) 989-0057 ext 233.
Drainage Bag, Model 600D, 600 mL, Single use, Ethylene Oxide sterilized, Remington Medical, Inc., 6830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005. The Biliary Drainage Bag is used to aid with fluid drainage involving abscess, biliary and nephrostomy. Mechanical failure of this device would result in patient discomfort. This device is not life sustaining no life supporting. The medical device is not intended to be implanted. This medical device has surface contact with the patient. Improper use of
There have been complaints of the Drainage Bags leaking from the outlet and the inlet port.
Remington Medical Inc.sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated January 12, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine product subjec to recall. If they further distributed this product, they were to identify their customers and notify them at once of the product recall. Notification to their customers should include a copy of the recall notification letter. Customer were to receive a Return Authorization Form, reference RGA #600-D. For questions regarding this recall call 800-989-0057, ext. 213.
Automatic Cutting Needle, Soft Tissue Biopsy Needle, NAC-14010MLL, 14ga (2.1mm) x 10cm (10), Remington Medical, Inc.
There is a potential for the needle hubs to break during use.
Remington Medical consignees were notified via facsimile, email and certified mail starting 02/07/2011. Distributors are requested to communicate this recall to their customers. If a customer does not respond to the recall notice within one week of the recall notification, the customer will be contacted by telephone. If this is unsuccessful, the customer will be sent a second Recall Notice letter and Customer Inventory Reconcile Fax by certified mail by 28 February 2011. If there is no response at that point, RMI will consider the customer's inventory depleted. All return product for this recall will follow RMIs Returns Goods Authorization procedure (SOP7-200). All product returns and customer responses will be documented. Upon completion of the recall, the status will be updated and submitted for the FDA's recall closure process.
Disposable Surgical Cable, Product Code: FL-601-97 (100), Single use, Rx Only, Remington Medical, Inc., 6830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Usage: Temporary pacing of open hearts: used with External Pacing Generators (EPGs).
The Safe Connect component may separate from the cable, causing the cable to become unplugged from the EPG.
Consignees were notified on/about 05/19/2010. They were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall. If they distributed the product, they were advised to identify their customers and notify them of the recall (via the recall letter). A Return Authorization was provided. More information can be obtained by calling 770.888.8520.
Chiba Needle Marked Model: CNM-2308, Size: 23 GA x 20 CM, Remington Medical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA 30005. General purpose aspiration Cytology Biopsy Needle
Two unsealed pouches were identified after product release, compromising product sterility.
Initial notification to consignees was issued via telephone on June 19, 2009 and by certified mail on June 30, 2009. They were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall. If the product was further distributed, they were advised to identify their customers and notify them at once of the recall via the recall letter. A Return Authorization number was provided. Forty of 50 units in distribution were returned from the two customers.
CHIBA NEEDLE MARKED, Model CNM-1806, Size: 18 GA x 15 CM, Qty: 10 each, Remington Medical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA 30005. The device is used as a General Purpose Aspiration and Injection Needle.
Incorrect needle (Franseen Needle, FNM-1806) was packaged as a Chiba Needle Marked.
The distributor was notified on Monday, April 6, 2009 via telephone by the QA Manager and a return authorization was issued. A notification letter dated April 13, 2009 was issued via certified mail to the affected customers. The letter described the affected product, reason for recall and actions for customers. Customers were also instructed to conduct recall to user level. For questions or additional information, contact Remington Medical, Inc. by calling 800-989-0057, extension 123.
Remington Medical, Inc, (RMI) -- Urinary Drainage Bags: 500ml Disposable Urinary Leg Bag (Order number: 500-D) and 1000ml Disposible Urinary Leg Bag (Order number 1000-D) -- Sterile Fluid Path, For Single Use Only, Remington Medical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA 30005.
Sterility, inadequate -- Pathway may not be sterile as labeled.
Consignees were notified by Urgent Recall Letter (dated 07/23/07) via fax from 07/24/2007 through 07/27/2007. They were instructed to quarantine all affected product in inventory. If product was distributed they were instructed to identify their customers and notify them of the recall via copy of the notification letter.
Prostate Biopsy Needle, Model: NAC-1825BB, Soxe 18 GA x 25 CM, Single use, Ethylene sterilized, Non-pyrogenic, Remington Medical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA 30005.
Pouches were not sealed prior to sterilization.
Consignees were contacted by telephone on 01/19/2007. Each customer was informed the sterility of the product may be compromised as a result of unsealed pouches and requested to visually check their inventory.
Model 6149 Pacing Vector Selector Cable Switch for use with Pacing System Analyzers * Rx only * Contents Are Not Sterile * Manufactured by Remington Medical Incorporated, 6830 Meadowridge Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005, (770) 888-8520 or (800) 999-0057 * Distributed By: Guidant Corporation, 4100 Hamine Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA.
The vector selector has an electrical design flaw which prevents RV pacing.
Guidant Corporation notified Remington Medical of the problem. Remington had instructed Guidant to retrieve the product from their sales force by 09/07/2005 and return to Remington by 09/09/2005.
Remington Medical, Inc. Ten Disposable Tear-Away Introducer Sets Size 7 French, Sterile: Single Use/Disposable Radiopaque Contents Ethylene Oxide Sterilized.
The Tear-Away introducer sheath in the Disposable Tear-Away Vascular Introducer kits may exhibit cracked hubs/handles and/or improper peeling of the sheath during use.
A recall letter was sent to each consignee July 6th through July 11, 2005 requesting that they examine any product on hand. The letter also indicated that a representative would be contacting them in follow-up to the letter.
Automatic Cutting Needle, Model: NAC-1820B, Size 18 GA x 20 CM, Lot: xxxx, Single Use: Ethylene Oxide sterilized. Remington Medical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA 30005.
The stylet hub detaches from the stylet needle.
Consignees were notified by letter on 02/15/2005.