Sterile Water/Saline (Nurse Assist) – sterility concern (2023)
Lack of sterility assurance can potentially introduce harmful micro-organisms.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sterile Water/Saline: Product Name/Product Code: CUP STERILE WATER FOIL LID 120 ML/T167005; CUP STERILE SALINE FOIL LID 120 ML/T167007
Brand
Nurse Assist, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product Code/Lot: T167005/22022859, 22083878, 23055524, T167007/21122503, 22022860, 22083862, 22114365, 23045255, 23045267
Products Sold
Product Code/Lot: T167005/22022859, 22083878, 23055524; T167007/21122503, 22022860, 22083862, 22114365, 23045255, 23045267
Nurse Assist, LLC is recalling Sterile Water/Saline: Product Name/Product Code: CUP STERILE WATER FOIL LID 120 ML/T167005; CUP STER due to Sodium chloride irrigation USP, and sterile water for irrigation USP, that may be packaged inside kits, have the potential for a lack of sterility ass. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Sodium chloride irrigation USP, and sterile water for irrigation USP, that may be packaged inside kits, have the potential for a lack of sterility assurance, which could result in a nonsterile product, use of which could cause infection.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 11/6/23, the firm issued a press release. On 11/09/23, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notices and response forms were emailed and mailed to direct customers and distributors, who were provided with a separate customer recall notice they could forward to their customers. Customers were asked to do the following: 1) Quarantine and then return affected devices. 2) If affected products were further distributed, send these customers the attached recall notice that asks customers to return affected devices to their distributors. 3) Distributors are asked to follow up with customers to ensure they received the recall notification and are taking appropriate action. 4) Distributors are asked to provide their Customer Shipment Report that lists all devices shipped to customers. The report should include the Shipment Date, Customer Name and Address, Part Number, Lot Number, and Quantity. This information is important to determine removal effectiveness. 5) Complete and return the response form via email to nurseassist@rqa-inc.com 6) If your company repacked these medical devices into convenience kits, please contact your local FDA recall coordinator to evaluate the need for a new recall. The firm is arranging for removal and replacement of the affected product. The recall notice sent by distributors to their customers also asks that the notice be forwarded to the applicable personnel in their organization or to any organization where the Affected Devices were transferred. Customers with questions can call 800-649-6800, between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm (CST), or email productremovalinfo@nurseassist.com
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026