PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 250 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection of exudate removed from wounds being treated by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

Reported: October 15, 2014 Initiated: July 18, 2014 #Z-0039-2015

Product Description

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 250 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection of exudate removed from wounds being treated by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).

Reason for Recall

RENASYS EZ Canisters exhibiting visible evidence of deformation of the inlet port on the canister lid.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Units Affected
19,499 = (10,849 (Item 66800058) & 8,650 (Item 66800913))
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of FL, NC, CA, MO, MA, TX, NY, OH, CO, VA, IL, NJ, TN, NV, MN including Puerto Rico and countries of Canada, Mexico, Dubai, Argentina, Australia, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Jordon, Malaysia, Thailand, Tunisia, New Zealand, South Africa, Shanghai, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
Location
Saint Petersburg, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 250 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection of exudate removed from wounds being treated by negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).. Recalled by Smith & Nephew, Inc.. Units affected: 19,499 = (10,849 (Item 66800058) & 8,650 (Item 66800913)).
Why was this product recalled?
RENASYS EZ Canisters exhibiting visible evidence of deformation of the inlet port on the canister lid.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 15, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0039-2015.