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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2014-RN-00835-1
Product Name/Description Of Spiggle & Theis PTFE Ventilation Tubes

Article Numbers: 104100, 104115, 104125

Multiple batch numbers affected

ARTG Number: 182921
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 31/07/2014
Responsible Entity CoreMed Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue Spiggle & Theis Medizintechnik GmbH Internal routine checks discovered that the weld seam of the blister packaging might be incomplete in the area of the pull tab.The weld seam around the blister cavity might show a visually inconsistent blue colouring. This may impair the sterility of the product.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions CoreMed is advising their customers not to use the blisters where the sterile barrier appears to be impaired i.e., the weld seam of the blister packaging might be incomplete in the area of the pull tab and return them to CoreMed. CoreMed will replace the affected products. This action has been closed-out on 02/06/2016.
Contact Information 02 9810 6947 - CoreMed Pty Ltd