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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Merit Convenience Kits containing Cytosol Ophthalmics Balanced Salt Solution, 18 mL Single Dose Bottle, NDC 23731-8100-8, Sterile.

D-040-2013

February 24, 2006

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Merit Medical Systems, Inc
Event
Event 35255
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
2470 kits
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-040-2013

Official wording

Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Procedure kits contain a balanced salt solution that may be contaminated with endotoxins.

Code information: All convenience kits containing Part Number 8118, all lot numbers.

Distribution pattern: Connecticut, Maryland, Ohio, and South Carolina.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    Lack of Assurance of Sterility