FDA Recall Terminated

Exel Huber Needles (Right angle and Straight Models with Catalog Numbers: 26901CE, 26902CE, 26903CE, 26904CE, 26905CE, 26906CE, 26907CE, 26908CE, 26909CE, 26910CE, 26911CE, 26921CE, 26922CE, 26923CE, 26924CE, 26925CE, 26926CE, 26927CE, 26928CE, and 26929CE).

Recall: Z-0638-2010 · Initiated December 23, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0638-2010
Event Number
54203
Firm
Exelint International Co.
FEI Number
1035907
Product Code
FMI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 23, 2009
Posted
January 22, 2010
Terminated
June 6, 2011
Address
P. O. Box 3194, Culver City, CA, 90231-3194

Description

Exel Huber Needles (Right angle and Straight Models with Catalog Numbers: 26901CE, 26902CE, 26903CE, 26904CE, 26905CE, 26906CE, 26907CE, 26908CE, 26909CE, 26910CE, 26911CE, 26921CE, 26922CE, 26923CE, 26924CE, 26925CE, 26926CE, 26927CE, 26928CE, and 26929CE).

Reason

Non-coring needles that, when inserted into an implanted port, were shown to core the silicone port's septum. Coring of port's septum may lead to: decreased effectiveness of port, infection, necrosis, swelling, and embolization, which may result in pulmonary embolism, limb ischemia, stroke, local extravasation of medication such as chemotherapy or other caustic material; may lead to local tissue

Action

Distributors have been advised to cease distribution of any recalled needles and infusion sets; to quarantine any remaining; to document amount on Customer Response Form; to return form to Exel (firm); to arrange for return of product to Exel for credit. Distributors also are advised to share recall notice with all affected customers. Contact phone: 727-827-1922x0 (M-F 9a-5p EST). Contact email: [email protected]

Distribution

US (VA TX NV KY OH NH MS NY OH NM DE WA AZ IL PA OR CO FL GA LA UT MI WI NV CA NJ MO IA) and Canada.

Quantity

849,000