The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1273-2013·Announced 2013-05-15

Cypress Medical Recalls MediChoice Umbilical Cord Clamps Due to Breakage

Cypress Medical Products LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of MediChoice Umbilical Cord Clamps because they are breaking upon use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device that may not perform as intended due to breakage, representing a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cypress Medical Products LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of MediChoice Umbilical Cord Clamps. The product is sterile, single-use, and distributed by Owens & Minor in Mechanicsville, VA. It is used to clamp the umbilical cord after childbirth.

The recall was initiated because recent complaints indicate that the clamps are breaking upon use. As a result, the product may not perform as intended.

The recall affects 150 cases (75,000 units) of Part Number 1773088101, Lot Number CYB03-11. Distribution was limited to the state of Virginia. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Cypress Medical Products LLC, MediChoice Umbilical cord clamp, sterile; single use; Distributed by Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, VA. The product is used to clamp the umbilical cord after childbirth.

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 (4)

  • Part Number: 1773088101
  • Lot Number CYB03-11
  • 1 per pouch
  • 100 pouches per box.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Cypress Medical Products LLC

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