FDA Recall Terminated

6F x 60 cm Dual Lumen CT PICC, Ref No. PFM2CT6D Product Usage:The PFM CT PICC catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, and power injection of contrast media. For blood sampling, infusions, or therapies, use a 4F or larger catheter. The maximum recommended infusions rate varies by catheter French size and is printed on the catheter.

Recall: Z-0564-2015 · Initiated October 20, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0564-2015
Event Number
69666
Firm
Pfm Medical Inc
FEI Number
3013666218
Product Code
LJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
October 20, 2014
Posted
December 12, 2014
Terminated
April 23, 2015
Address
1815 Aston Ave, Ste 106, Carlsbad, CA, 92008-7340

Description

6F x 60 cm Dual Lumen CT PICC, Ref No. PFM2CT6D Product Usage:The PFM CT PICC catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, and power injection of contrast media. For blood sampling, infusions, or therapies, use a 4F or larger catheter. The maximum recommended infusions rate varies by catheter French size and is printed on the catheter.

Reason

PFM Medical is recalling catheters and other medical devices because they may exceed USP limits for bacterial endotoxin.

Action

PFm Medical sent an Urgent Device Recall Notification letter dated November 3, 2014 to all their customers who purchased the catheters and other medical devices. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete the recall acknowledgement/reply form and fax it to (760) 758-1167 or email it to [email protected]. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact Jessica Greene at (760) 758-8749.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of MA, NC, UT, PA, TX, OH, LA and worldwide to: Germany and Malaysia.

Quantity

90 units