The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1162-2022·Announced 2022-06-08

Universal Nerve Block Tray Recalled Due to Manufacturing Test Validation Uncertainty

Busse Hospital Disposables recalls Universal Nerve Block Trays and swab products manufactured by PDI due to uncertainty regarding manufacturing test method validation.

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: This is an FDA Class II precautionary recall due to manufacturing test method validation concerns. The hazard is theoretical, based on manufacturing process uncertainty rather than a known contamination or defect.

Plain-English summary

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc. is recalling Universal Nerve Block Trays (Catalog Number 9818) that contain swab and swabstick drug products manufactured by Professional Disposables International (PDI). Sixty units were distributed nationwide, with affected lot numbers 2030783, 2031093, 2130287, 2130412, 2130681, and 2131043.

The recall was initiated due to uncertainty regarding the adequacy of validation of the test methods used to manufacture the drug products.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these products should contact Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc. for instructions regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Universal Nerve Block Tray Catalog Number: 9818
Manufacturer
Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.
Hazard
  • manufacturing-validation

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.