The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1434-2014·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 exposing patients to contamination.

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 and involves a potential compromise of the sterile barrier for a medical device, which poses a risk of harm (infection) without reported illnesses or injuries in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. is recalling the 7mm Drain Kit Flat Full Perforated with Trocar and 100ml S-Vac Bulb Evacuator, 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 340002. The recall covers units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the UAE, England, Italy, Belgium, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. Specific US states listed in the distribution pattern include 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, and NE.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected sterile wound drainage kits immediately. Patients who have received these devices should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and guidance regarding potential risks associated with the compromised sterile barrier.

The recalled product

Product
7mm 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 340002

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 →