The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2640-2024·Announced 2024-08-28

Bag Decanter II Medical Device Recalled for Sterile Packaging Defects

Microtek Medical Inc. is recalling Bag Decanter II medical devices due to pinholes and tears identified in the sterile packaging film during quality testing, which could compromise product sterility.

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: This is an FDA Class II medical device with a sterile barrier defect that poses a risk of contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, a risk-of-harm product without reported injury scores at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Microtek Medical Inc. is recalling Bag Decanter II (REF 2002S) medical devices due to defects in the sterile packaging material. During sterile barrier testing, samples were found to have pinholes and tears in the poly/Tyvek packaging film. A compromised sterile barrier could allow contamination to enter the product, potentially affecting device performance and safety.

The recalled devices were distributed nationwide and internationally to Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Belize, and Hong Kong. The recall affects approximately 135,999 cases containing 6,799,950 units. Consumers, healthcare facilities, and distributors who have received these products should stop using them and contact Microtek Medical Inc. for instructions on returns or replacements.

The recalled product

Product
Bag Decanter II, REF 2002S. Packaged on a form, fill and seal machine with a poly/Tyvek material then placed 50 products to a case (cs).
Manufacturer
Microtek Medical Inc.
Hazard
  • sterile-barrier-defect
  • contamination-risk

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 (20)

  • SKU/UDI-Device Identifier: 2002S/00748426002399
  • Lot Numbers: 200403
  • 211013
  • 210626
  • 200409
  • 190913
  • 200420
  • 200422
  • 190510
  • 190319
  • 200108
  • 190415
  • 190702
  • 190109
  • 190827
  • 191022
  • 200313
  • 200306
  • 200312
  • 191212

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.