The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1433-2014·Announced 2014-04-16

Aspen Surgical Products 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 is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a potential compromise of the sterile barrier, which poses a risk of harm (infection) to patients, but the source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. is recalling the 19FR Drain Kit Flat Full Perforated with Trocar, Saber 100ml Bulb and 3CSystem, Sterile (10/case). 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.

The affected product is identified by Product Number 340019. The distribution pattern includes worldwide distribution to the USA (including specific states such as LA, MA, NH, TX, FL, OH, NC, PA, CA, UT, TN, MI, CO, WY, OK, WA, MN, IN, VA, IA, IL, MD, CT, DE, SC, NY, AR, AZ, NJ, MO, GA, KS, WV, NE), Puerto Rico, and internationally to Canada, UAE, England, Italy, Belgium, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected sterile wound drainage kits and contact Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement. Patients who have received these devices should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns regarding the sterility of the equipment used during their procedure.

The recalled product

Product
19FR Drain Kit Flat Full Perforated with Trocar, Saber 100ml Bulb and 3CSystem, 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 340019

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 →