FDA Recall Open, Classified

PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 8F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter

Recall: Z-0582-2020 · Initiated February 14, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0582-2020
Event Number
84169
Firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
FEI Number
2020394
Product Code
LJT
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
February 14, 2019
Address
1625 W 3rd St, Bldg 1, Tempe, AZ, 85281-2438

Description

PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 8F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter

Reason

Complaints received that products packaged with the incorrect introducer sheath size.

Action

On 2/14/2019, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" via FedEx informing them the firm has identified one product code/lot number (RECS2407) may be at risk of incorrectly containing a 6.5Fr introducer sheath instead of an 8Fr introducer sheath. Customer are instructed to: 1. Do not use or further distribute any affected product. 2. Check all inventory locations within their institution for affected product code / lot number combinations listed in the recall notice. If you have further distributed any of the product code / lot numbers, and to immediately contact that location, advise them of the recall, forward these instructions and have them return the affected product to the Recalling Firm. 3. Remove any identified product from their shelves. 4. If the customers have used the affected product, to complete and return the attached Recall and Effectiveness Check Form indicating no product will be returned. Once the product affected by this recall has been removed from customer inventory: 5. Fill out the Recall and Effectiveness Check Form and to be sure to state the quantities and lot numbers of each recalled product that is intended to be returned. It is extremely important that the Recalling Firm receive this information. 6. Please call Customer Support Center at 1-800-321-4254 Option #5 (M-F 6am to 3pm MST) or email at [email protected]. Once all information has been verified, Customer Support Center will issue you a Return Authorization (XC) Number to facilitate the expedient return of the product. The Recalling Firm will issue a replacement product for its customer's returned product. 7. Email the completed Recall and Effectiveness Check Form to [email protected] or fax it to BPV at 1-800-994-6772. If you cannot email or FAX the form, please call Customer Support Center at 1-800-321-4254 Option #5 and report the required information verbally. 8. A mailing label will be enclosed for the custo

Distribution

US - Nationwide OUS - None

Quantity

900 units