FDA recall Z-1152-2021

Product

Milex Gellhorn Flexible under the following labels: 1) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXKPGSS2-1/4, 2-1/4" (57 mm) with Kit, 2) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXPGSS2-1/4, 2-1/4" (57 mm) without Kit, 3) Gellhorn Flexible w/Short Stem Pessary, REF MXPGSS2-3/4, 2-3/4" (70 mm)

Reason for recall

The affected Milex Gellhorn pessaries were incorrectly manufactured with a long stem (2.170 ), instead of a short stem (1.670 or 1.960 nominal height) as required. The length discrepancy does not meet the released print dimensions.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AZ, CA, FL, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NY, PA, TN, TX, WA, & Puerto Rico. The countries of New Zealand, United Kingdom.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2021-01-21

Report date

2021-03-10

Termination date

2024-01-03

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Trumbull, CT, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1152-2021