The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1428-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

Aspen Surgical Recalls Sterile Wound Drainage Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

Aspen Surgical Products is recalling sterile wound drainage kits because the sterile barrier may be compromised, potentially increasing the risk of infection.

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 potential compromise of the sterile barrier for a medical device, which poses a risk of harm (infection) but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. is recalling the 10mm Drain Kit Flat Full Perforated with Trocar and 100ml S-Vac Bulb Evacuator, Sterile (10/case), Product Number 340003. These medical devices are intended for closed wound suction drainage.

The recall was initiated due to a potential compromise of the sterile barrier for the Surgidyne Wound Drainage and Surgidyne Bulb Evacuator & Collection System. A compromised sterile barrier could allow contamination, posing a risk of infection to patients using the devices.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and internationally to Canada, UAE, England, Italy, Belgium, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these products and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
10mm Drain Kit Flat Full Perforated with Trocar and 100ml S-Vac Bulb Evacuator, Sterile (10/case) Intended for closed wound suction drainage

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)

  • Product Number 340003

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 19 products in this recall →