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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0233-2016·Announced 2015-11-18

Utah Medical Recalls Myelo-Nate CSF Sampling Kits Due to Seal Compromise

Utah Medical Products is recalling 21,403 Myelo-Nate CSF Sampling Kits because an internal inspection found a compromised sterile seal on one side of the tray.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score based on the potential for harm without confirmed adverse events.

Plain-English summary

Utah Medical Products, Inc. is conducting a recall of 21,403 units of the Myelo-Nate CSF Sampling Kit. This sterile tray is designed for neonatal and pediatric cerebrospinal fluid sampling and includes a lumbar puncture needle, collection vials, and other sterile supplies.

The recall was initiated after an internal post-sterilization inspection identified a sterile finished tray where the seal between the Tyvek lid and the PETG tray had been compromised on one side. This defect potentially affects the sterility of the contents.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Costa Rica. The specific part numbers involved are 4011015, 4011525, and 4011515, with expiration dates ranging from October 31, 2015, to December 31, 2017. Users should stop using these kits and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Myelo-Nate CSF Sampling Kit, Neonatal/Pediatric cerebralspinal fluid sampling sterile tray, including a lumbar puncture needle, four collection vials, an iodine swabstick package, a fenestrated drape, a polylined drape, three gauze pads, and one spot bandage.
Affected units
21,403

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 31 states specifically:

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