BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    28CM DECATHLON STD KIT Models: DE23SH28 and DE23SH28-K 15.5 Fr Polyurethane twin lumen hemodialysis catheter with separated tips, cuff and side holes for chronic hemodialysis and apheresis.

    Recall: Z-0289-2010 · Initiated October 23, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0289-2010
    Event Number
    53605
    Firm
    Spire Biomedical, Inc. One Patriots Park
    FEI Number
    1000159376
    Product Code
    MSD
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    October 23, 2009
    Posted
    November 17, 2009
    Terminated
    June 9, 2010
    Address
    Bedford, MA, 01730-2343

    Description

    28CM DECATHLON STD KIT Models: DE23SH28 and DE23SH28-K 15.5 Fr Polyurethane twin lumen hemodialysis catheter with separated tips, cuff and side holes for chronic hemodialysis and apheresis.

    Reason

    There is a possibility that the catheter tubing could separate from the hub/bifurcation of the device. If this occurs, bleeding is the primary clinical complication likely to result from catheter tubing/hub separation. A second potential clinical complication is air embolism, particularly for the segment of the patient population that develops negative central venous pressure during normal respira

    Action

    Spire Medical issued an "Urgent device Recall" letter dated 10/22/09 by FEDEX to end users. Users are requested to return product. For questions, contact Spire Biomedical Customer Service at 1-877-876-8635.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution - Nationwide, Government. Foreign: Canada, France.

    Quantity

    10199 units