Z-2415-2012 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Kimberly-Clark Corporation — Roswell, GA

FDA device recall Z-2415-2012 was initiated by Kimberly-Clark Corporation on June 22, 2010 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The placement guidewire diameter is too large and does not pass-through the introducer needle during the placement procedure of the PEG Feeding Tube. The recall status is terminated (terminated February 7, 2013). Affected quantity: 277 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
September 26, 2012
Initiation Date
June 22, 2010
Termination Date
February 7, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
277 units

Product Description

Kimberly-Clark MIC Safety PEG Kit - Pull Type The Kimberly-Clark MIC PEG Kits - Pull type are Percutaneous Endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes intended for a non-surgical "pull" endoscopic placement technique. The PEG tube is held in place during use with an external retention disk.

Reason for Recall

The placement guidewire diameter is too large and does not pass-through the introducer needle during the placement procedure of the PEG Feeding Tube.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Code Information

Lots AW916102A