The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1185-2022·Announced 2022-06-08

Swab and Swabstick Drug Products Recalled Due to Manufacturing Validation Defects

Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling convenience kits containing swab and swabstick drug products due to uncertainty about the adequacy of manufacturing test method validation. Products were distributed nationwide.

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 initiated due to manufacturing validation uncertainty with no reported illnesses or injuries. The recall is precautionary in nature, focused on process validation rather than a confirmed product defect.

Plain-English summary

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc. is recalling 30 units of 4.5MM Pellet Insertion Trays with Large Gloves (catalog number B1360, lot 2010336) that contain swab and swabstick drug products manufactured by Professional Disposables International (PDI). These products were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to uncertainty regarding the adequacy of the validation of test methods used in manufacturing the drug products. Without proper validation of manufacturing test methods, there is uncertainty about whether the products meet required manufacturing and quality standards.

The recalled product

Product
4.5MM Pellet Insertion Tray with Large Gloves Catalog Number: B1360
Manufacturer
Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • manufacturing-validation-defect

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 (1)

  • Lot Numbers: 2010336 UDI: 00849233004627

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.