Pajunk SPROTTE Lumbar Needles Recall: Packaging Sterility Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Pajunk is recalling SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles that may have packaging issues affecting sterility. This could lead to infections if the needles are not properly sterile during medical procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The packaging sealing process has a problem that could compromise sterility. If the needles are not sterile, they might cause infections during medical procedures like spinal taps or injections.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using these needles for spinal procedures in adults and children. Patients undergoing lumbar punctures are at risk if the needles are not sterile.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles labeled with model numbers 321151-30C, 331151-30C, 321151-31C, 341151-30C, 321151-31A, 341151-31A, 341151-31B, or 331151-31B. Lot numbers 1240 through 1313 are affected.

Brand
Pajunk
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for model numbers and lot numbers on the packaging to confirm if the needles are affected.

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Questions people ask

Are these needles safe to use?

The recall states there is a potential packaging issue affecting sterility, so they should not be used until the remedy is applied.

What should I do if I have these needles?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Pajunk directly for instructions.

Which models are affected?

Affected models include Sprotte 22G x 90mm, 22G x 120mm, 19G x 90mm, 22G x 103mm, 21G x 90mm, 21G x 103mm, 20G x 103mm, and 20G x 90mm with introducers and wings in 25-count boxes.

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Subject: Recall Z-0234-2020 — Pajunk Pajunk

Hello,

I own a Pajunk that is covered by recall Z-0234-2020 from Pajunk.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0234-2020 (August 30, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0234-2020 to see it in context.
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Pajunk GmbH recalls SPROTTE Lumbar with Introducer, labeled as the following: 1. Sprotte 22G x 90mm w/ introducer and wings (25/box); 2.

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