FDA Recall Terminated

Integra Cranial Access Kit, Model Number HITHSP10, Rx Only. Integra Cranial Access Kits (CRAK) allows for burr hole access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain. The kit is intended to be used with an external drainage and monitoring system in selected patients to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), to monitor CSF, to provide temporary drainage of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), and to monitor ICP. These kits contain all components and accessories required for burr hole access into the cranium.

Recall: Z-0551-2014 · Initiated November 26, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0551-2014
Event Number
66949
Firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management
FEI Number
1000138491
Product Code
JXG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
November 26, 2013
Posted
December 20, 2013
Terminated
April 9, 2014
Address
3498 West 2400 South, # 1050, Salt Lake City, UT, 84119

Description

Integra Cranial Access Kit, Model Number HITHSP10, Rx Only. Integra Cranial Access Kits (CRAK) allows for burr hole access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain. The kit is intended to be used with an external drainage and monitoring system in selected patients to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), to monitor CSF, to provide temporary drainage of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), and to monitor ICP. These kits contain all components and accessories required for burr hole access into the cranium.

Reason

Integra LifeSciences is voluntarily recalling any unexpired lots of HITHSP10 Cranial Access Kits due to identified labeling discrepancies. kit contains DuraPrep and Monocryl sutures whose labeling does not align with the intended use and labeling of the Cranial Access Kit.

Action

Integra sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated November 26, 2013, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, the action to be taken by the consignee and included a Recall Acknowledgement and Return form. Consignees were instructed to review their inventory and determine if they have any affected product, stop using the affected product immediately and remove from service. Consignees were instructed to complete the attached form even if they do not have the affected product in their inventory and return by email or fax as indicated on the form. When the form is received Customer Service will send an RMA number and directions to return the product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Customer Service at 1-855-532-1723 or their Integra sales representative at 909-201-4099. For questions regarding this recall call 609-936-6822.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

731