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Device product

Ambu, Aura Gain - Single Use Laryngeal Mask- Sterile for use as an alternative to a face mask for achieving and maintaining control of the airway during routine emergency anesthetic procedures.

Z-1236-2016

February 10, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ambu Inc.
Event
Event 73366
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
Total Numbers of unit distributed: 45990 pes (USA)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1236-2016

Official wording

Reason: Ambu, Aura Gain laryngeal Mask, was found to have lack of Sterility Assurance. The firm discovered the problem during final quality control at manufacturing site. Damage to the sterile barrier (the pouch) may compromise a medical device's sterility,leading to contamination of the product and,ultimately,patient complications.

Code information: Catalog Number:408300000 Size #3:All lots from 1632796 through lot number 1808911except lot number 1779966,1782239, 1795914 Catalog Number: 408400000 Size #4 All lots from 1632799 through lot number 1790075. Catalog Number:408500000 Size #5 All lots from 1632802 through lot number 1810863.

Distribution pattern: Please see attached consignee list

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    lack of Sterility