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MATResponder Tourniquet; Catalog number MATR: UPC 78353 00008; MATCombat Tourniquet, Catalog number MATC; UPC 78353 00010; MATResponder Tourniquet and MATCombat Tourniquet are essentially the same product with different color schemes manual nonpneumatic tourniquet devices. The device provides for emergency blood flow occlusion to the limbs

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 31, 2015 Pyng Medical Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    MATR: lot numbers; SL115802 (Exp 07/2024), SL12136 (Exp 08/2024), SL121360 (Exp 12/2024), SL114711 (Exp 01/2024) MATC - lot numbers : SL12131 (Exp 07/2024), SL121312 (Exp 08/2024), SL113171 (Exp 10/2023).
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Pyng Medical Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Once tested, it is required that the tourniquet be returned to its Ready position then placed in its packaging. Each tourniquet was tested for functionality, but in some cases, the tourniquet was not returned to its Ready position prior to packaging.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

MATResponder Tourniquet; Catalog number MATR: UPC 78353 00008; MATCombat Tourniquet, Catalog number MATC; UPC 78353 00010; MATResponder Tourniquet and MATCombat Tourniquet are essentially the same product with different color schemes manual nonpneumatic tourniquet devices. The device provides for emergency blood flow occlusion to the limbs

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

MATR: lot numbers; SL115802 (Exp 07/2024), SL12136 (Exp 08/2024), SL121360 (Exp 12/2024), SL114711 (Exp 01/2024) MATC - lot numbers : SL12131 (Exp 07/2024), SL121312 (Exp 08/2024), SL113171 (Exp 10/2023).

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0228-2016