The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0674-2016·Announced 2016-01-27

Valeant SPAG-2 Nebulizer Recalled for Incorrect Serial Labels and Manual Information

Valeant is recalling 1,178 SPAG-2 nebulizer units because serial ID labels and operation manuals contain incorrect or outdated information.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for documentation and labeling errors (incorrect serial labels and outdated manual information) without any reported injuries or health hazards, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is recalling 1,178 units of the Small Particle Size Aerosol Generator (SPAG-2) 6000 series. The recall is due to incorrect or outdated information on the Serial I.D. Label and in the Operation Manual, which includes references to accessories that are no longer available.

The affected product is a nebulizer pneumatic flow system used for the administration of Virazole (ribavirin) aerosol. The units were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Canada and France. The specific product part number is 6002.

Consumers should contact Valeant Pharmaceuticals International for further instructions regarding the recall. The source text does not specify a particular action for consumers other than the recall itself.

The recalled product

Product
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Small Particle Size Aerosol Generator, SPAG-2 6000 series. Model No. SPAG-2. A nebulizer pneumatic flow system for the administration of Virazole (ribavirin) aerosol.
Affected units
1,178

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • SPAG 2 Unit
  • Product Part Number 6002

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Valeant Pharmacueticals International

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