Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

OBP Medical ER-Spec vaginal speculums recalled for sharp burr risk

OBP Medical is recalling certain lots of its ER-Spec Single-Use Vaginal Speculum with LED Light Source, X-Small size, because the plastic blade may have a burr that could create a sharp edge. The edge could contact both the patient and the healthcare provider. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check the UDI and lot number on the box against the recall list.
  2. Stop using affected lots and contact your supplier or healthcare provider about replacements.
  3. Contact OBP Medical for information on the recall.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
OBP Medical , ER-Spec Single-Use Vaginal Speculum with LED Light Source, X-Small REF: C020130-1
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

Details

Units affected
8,224 boxes (148,032 units)
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
360 Merrimack St Ste 9, Lawrence, MA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-2933-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
OBP Medical , ER-Spec Single-Use Vaginal Speculum with LED Light Source, X-Small REF: C020130-1 There is a potential for vaginal speculums to contain a burr on the proximal plastic blade, which may introduce a sharp edge in the contact regions for both the patient and the healthcare provider. UDI: (01)20888937027451/ Lots: 24J1202Z, 25D2302Z, 25A0202Z, 25E1502Z, 25B2802Z, 25L0802Z Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and the countries of HKG, CAN, NOR, UAE. Affected quantity: 8,224 boxes (148,032 units)
Hazard
There is a potential for vaginal speculums to contain a burr on the proximal plastic blade, which may introduce a sharp edge in the contact regions for both the patient and the healthcare provider.

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