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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Norton Arm Kit, Product Code 711400, (previous product code 031001), Sample Kit S711400

Z-2390-2021

July 23, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
Event
Event 88476
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
124
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2390-2021

Official wording

Reason: Affected products were manufactured with materials found to have a bioburden level exceeding the limit at which the product's sterilization process was validated. As a result, the firm cannot provide full assurance that the affected products were effectively sterilized, and the product may compromise a sterile field and increase the risk of a surgical site infection.

Code information: All lots manufactured between July 9, 2019 to July 9, 2021

Distribution pattern: US nationwide distribution. No foreign distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    found to have a bioburden