PARPARELLA-TYPE VENT TUBE, 1.02 MM, SILICONE, REF 240044, QTY 6, Rx Only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI INC., Tympanostomy tube

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    JC470075
  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:
Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
Reason for Recall:
One lot of tympanostomy tubes were manufactured with silicon that was found to be contaminated with ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

PARPARELLA-TYPE VENT TUBE, 1.02 MM, SILICONE, REF 240044, QTY 6, Rx Only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI INC., Tympanostomy tube

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

JC470075

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0411-2013

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