FDA Recall Terminated

Exodus(TM) 8F (2.7 mm)/25 cm Standard Loop Multipurpose Drainage Catheter with Hydrophilic Coating, REF Catalog No. 10002, UPN Product No. H965100201, Rx ONLY, STERILE/EO --- Made in USA: 2301 Centennial Blvd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 --- Manufactured for: Navilyst Medical, Inc. 26 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 USA --- Each box unit contains 5 catheters. --- The Exodus Standard Loop Multipurpose Drainage Catheter consists of a radiopaque polyurethane catheter with a locking pigtail distal end and is coated with a hydrophilic coating. Catheter markings are provided in centimeters on the shaft to indicate the distance form the distal tip. The catheter is provided with a trocar, a metal stiffening cannula and a plastic cannula. Multipurpose Drainage Catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid in the chest, abdomen and pelvis.

Recall: Z-0015-2011 · Initiated May 24, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0015-2011
Event Number
56219
Firm
Navilyst Medical, Inc
FEI Number
3017892510
Product Code
FGE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
May 24, 2010
Posted
October 7, 2010
Terminated
October 7, 2010
Address
10 Glens Falls, Technical Park Glens Falls, NY, 12801

Description

Exodus(TM) 8F (2.7 mm)/25 cm Standard Loop Multipurpose Drainage Catheter with Hydrophilic Coating, REF Catalog No. 10002, UPN Product No. H965100201, Rx ONLY, STERILE/EO --- Made in USA: 2301 Centennial Blvd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 --- Manufactured for: Navilyst Medical, Inc. 26 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 USA --- Each box unit contains 5 catheters. --- The Exodus Standard Loop Multipurpose Drainage Catheter consists of a radiopaque polyurethane catheter with a locking pigtail distal end and is coated with a hydrophilic coating. Catheter markings are provided in centimeters on the shaft to indicate the distance form the distal tip. The catheter is provided with a trocar, a metal stiffening cannula and a plastic cannula. Multipurpose Drainage Catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid in the chest, abdomen and pelvis.

Reason

One box containing five catheters did not complete the sterilization process prior to distribution.

Action

On/about 5/24/10, NMI telephoned the consignee. The recall notification package was sent by NMI to the sole consignee on 6/11/10, followed by a telephone call by NMI Quality staff. On 6/15/10, the recall notification package was sent via FedEx to the sole consignee. Subsequently the consignee was provided a return goods authorization (RGA) number for return to NMI. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the consignee/customer. The consignee/customer was instructed to immediately discontinue use of and segregate recalled product; remove the affected lot from their inventory; complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form via fax to the QA Manager; Navilyst Medical, Inc., at 1-518-742-4414; to please call the Navilyst Medical Customer Service at 1-800-833-9973 between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) to obtain a Return Authorization (RGA) Number, and package/ship the recalled product to Navilyst Medical, Inc, Distribution Center, Attn: QA Returns, 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls, NY 12801. If you have any questions, call Navilyst Medical Customer Service at 1-800-833-9973. Subsequent to the initial notification letter, NMI identified that a typo was made to the lot number on the letter. NMI telephoned the consignee and sent a revised letter via fax on 6/25/10 indicating the correct lot number.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: Ohio only

Quantity

1 box unit (contains 5 catheters)