BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Deltec branded PORT-A-CATH II Single-Lumen Low Profile Polysulfone/Titanium Venous Access System, Pre-assembled with PolyFlow, Ployurethane Catheter, 2.6 mm (7.8 Fr) O.D. x 1.6 mm I.D., 8.5 Fr Introducer Set. Immediate package states Contents of unopened and undamaged individual product packages are STERILE and non-pyrogenic. Check package integrity before use. Destroy after use. Do not resterilize. Latex free. Deltec, Inc. 1265 Grey Fox Road, St. Paul, MN 55112

    Recall: Z-0442-05 · Initiated November 11, 2004

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0442-05
    Event Number
    30512
    Firm
    Smiths Medical MD, Inc.
    FEI Number
    2183502
    Product Code
    LJT
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    November 11, 2004
    Posted
    January 28, 2005
    Terminated
    November 14, 2005
    Address
    1265 Grey Fox Rd, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-6929

    Description

    Deltec branded PORT-A-CATH II Single-Lumen Low Profile Polysulfone/Titanium Venous Access System, Pre-assembled with PolyFlow, Ployurethane Catheter, 2.6 mm (7.8 Fr) O.D. x 1.6 mm I.D., 8.5 Fr Introducer Set. Immediate package states Contents of unopened and undamaged individual product packages are STERILE and non-pyrogenic. Check package integrity before use. Destroy after use. Do not resterilize. Latex free. Deltec, Inc. 1265 Grey Fox Road, St. Paul, MN 55112

    Reason

    The catheter became disconnected from the port while implanted in the patient.

    Action

    USA consignees were contacted by telephone on 11/11/04. The international consignees were e-mailed and telephone contacted on 11/11/04. The Customer Recall Notification Letter was mailed or faxed on 11/16/04. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory for the affected recall lot and then requested to return any unused product to Smiths Medical. As a result of the recall, some customers may be affected by product unavailability. Smiths'' is endeavoring to have product available as soon as possible. For implanted product it is essential to confirm portal and catheter integrity as described in the Instructions for Use supplied with the product before any injection or infusion therapy.

    Distribution

    To 11 facilities in FL, GA, ME, MN, NH, NJ, OK, TX, WI, WV and Peurto Rico. And to 2 international distributors (Canada and Taiwan).

    Quantity

    75 trays