Puritan Medical Products Co., LLC Puritan absorbent foam tipped applicator; Catalog Number 25-1406 1 PF BT. Sterile absorbent foam tipped applicator used to apply medication or to obtain specimens from a patient. Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Puritan absorbent foam tipped applicator; Catalog Number 25-1406 1 PF BT. Sterile absorbent foam tipped applicator used to apply medication or to obtain specimens from a patient.
Brand
Puritan Medical Products Co., LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number 3111, Expiration date: 2016/04
Products Sold
Lot Number 3111, Expiration date: 2016/04
Puritan Medical Products Co., LLC is recalling Puritan absorbent foam tipped applicator; Catalog Number 25-1406 1 PF BT. Sterile absorbent foam due to Shaft breaks so that adequate patient specimen sample cannot be obtained.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Shaft breaks so that adequate patient specimen sample cannot be obtained.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
GA, IN, ME, MS, NC
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