Centurion Skin Stapes Remover Recall: PVP Prep Pad Shelf Life Issue

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Recalling firmCenturion Medical Products Corporation100 Centurion Way, N/A · Williamston, MI 48895-9086

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What happened, in plain English

Centurion Medical is recalling skin staple removers with certain lot codes because the PVP prep pad inside may not last the full 36 months. This could lead to the product not working properly over time.

Why it’s dangerous

The PVP prep pad in the convenience kit may not meet the required iodine assay level for the 36-month shelf life. This means the pad could degrade faster than intended, potentially causing the skin staple remover to malfunction over time.

Who’s affected

People who own or use skin staple removers with lot codes 2015083101, 2016101701, 2017082801, 2017030601, or 2016072501 are affected. Medical users are most at risk due to the product's purpose.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot code on the skin staple remover packaging. Affected units have lot codes: 2015083101, 2016101701, 2017082801, 2017030601, or 2016072501.

Brand
Centurion Medical
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

Check Lot Code
Look for the lot code on the product packaging to determine if it is affected.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The PVP prep pad in the convenience kit does not meet the iodine assay level required for the 36-month shelf life.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the lot code on the packaging. If it matches the listed lot codes, contact Centurion Medical for guidance.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.

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Subject: Recall Z-1078-2018 — Centurion Medical Centurion Medical

Hello,

I own a Centurion Medical that is covered by recall Z-1078-2018 from Centurion Medical.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1078-2018 (October 23, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1078-2018 to see it in context.
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