Reported Jan 13, 2016 · Terminated
ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute…
Kci USA, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: KCI USA, INC. · 12930 W Interstate 10 · San Antonio, TX · 78249-2248
Is this the product you have?
- ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings. The software-controlled therapy unit applies negative pressure wound therapy. The dressing, to which the therapy unit is connected, enables distribution of the negative pressure across the surface of the wound, while the tubing transfers accumulated fluids to the canister.
- Lot codes and dates
- Models M8275058-JP/5 and M8275059/5. manufactured between October 5, 2014 and May 29, 2015. Labeled with a 23 month shelf life from the date of manufacture.
- Amount recalled
- 12,728 units
Why it was recalled
There is potential for small holes, the size of a pin, to develop in the pouches of the ActiV.A.C. Sterile Canisters.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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