FDA Recall Terminated

Port-A-Cath II Epidural Low Profile Polysulfone/Titanium Access System, with PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.2mm O.D. x 5mm I.D., REF 21-1501-22

Recall: Z-0857-04 · Initiated March 29, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0857-04
Event Number
28667
Firm
Deltec, Inc
FEI Number
2183502
Product Code
MDV
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 29, 2004
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
December 28, 2006
Address
1265 Grey Fox Rd, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-6929

Description

Port-A-Cath II Epidural Low Profile Polysulfone/Titanium Access System, with PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.2mm O.D. x 5mm I.D., REF 21-1501-22

Reason

Some of the outer product pouches have voids in the seals and do not assure that the outer surfaces of the inner tray containing the port, catheter and procedural components remain sterile after sterilization.

Action

A recall letter dated March 26, 2004 gave customers the option of returning the products or using the products if the customer's procedures do not require sterility of the outer surface of the inner tray.

Distribution

The recalled products were shipped nationwide in the United States and worldwide.