The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1164-2022·Announced 2022-06-08

Busse Convenience Kits Swabs Recalled Due to Testing Validation Uncertainty

Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling Busse Convenience Kits containing medical swabs and swabsticks due to uncertainty about test method validation in manufacturing. No illnesses reported.

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical, based on uncertainty of manufacturing test method validation rather than a documented product defect. Per the rubric, with no reported harm and a theoretical hazard, the maximum score is 3; this precautionary manufacturing quality recall is classified as Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc. is recalling Busse Convenience Kits that contain swab and swabstick products manufactured by Professional Disposables International (PDI). The recall is being conducted due to uncertainty regarding the adequacy of validation of the test methods used to manufacture these products.

The recall affects 421 units distributed nationwide. Affected lot numbers are 2031092, 2130020, 2130288, 2130670, 2130905, 2131181, and 2131317 (UDI: 00849233012158).

No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Patients, healthcare facilities, and consumers who possess these products should discontinue use and contact Busse Hospital Disposables for information regarding product returns or replacements.

The recalled product

Product
Pain Tray Catalog Number: 9883
Manufacturer
Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.
Hazard
  • inadequate-testing

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.