Device recall: Pentron Clinical Metrex Research; Pinnacle Cure Sleeve, a protective barrier The intended use of these devices is to…
Class II FDA enforcement event 63583. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
The firm initiated the recall due to a labeling error. The boxes labeled as Pinnacle Cure Sleeve 4511, which fits 11mm light guides, actually contain Pinnacle Cure Sleeves that fit 7mm or 8mm light guides (part number 4500).
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Metrex Research, LLC. started this device recall on 20 Sep 2011. The firm address in the FDA record is in Romulus, MI. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 63583 has 1 product record. The first FDA enforcement report date is 5 Dec 2012. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 29 Nov 2012.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Canada, and Europe.
Recalling firm
Metrex Research, LLC., Romulus, MI.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
1 product record in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0444-2013 | Pentron Clinical Metrex Research; Pinnacle Cure Sleeve, a protective barrier The intended use of these devices is to protect both patient and healthcare worker from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate matter. | 3,348 units | Class II | Terminated | 5 Dec 2012 |
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Enforcement event: All the product records that have one FDA event number. This site shows one event on one page.
Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2011
- 114
- Share of these events in Class II
- 89%
- Product records in this event
- 1Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 3
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2017 | CaviWipes1 Extra Large, Part No. 13-5150 The brand name of the device is CaviWipes1 Extra Large, a surface disinfectant. | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 6 Feb 2012 | CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, MC-1000. Alternate brands: EnviroCide, part number: 13-3325. Private | Device | Class II | 1 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-0444-2013The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 63583. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/63583/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Canada, and Europe.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 63583?
- The FDA record gives this quantity:
3,348 units
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2011 have the same class?
- 89% of the 114 device events that started in 2011 are in Class II.