FDA Recall Terminated

"***REF NL82059-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Touhy Needle***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***14 g, 3.5"***Plainsboro, NJ***" Needle for lumbar peritoneal shunt

Recall: Z-1048-2012 · Initiated November 28, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1048-2012
Event Number
60599
Firm
Integra Neurosciences PR, Inc. Carr
FEI Number
3000204775
Product Code
JXG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
November 28, 2011
Posted
February 16, 2012
Terminated
October 29, 2013
Address
402 Norte Km 1.2, Anasco, PR, 00610

Description

"***REF NL82059-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Touhy Needle***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***14 g, 3.5"***Plainsboro, NJ***" Needle for lumbar peritoneal shunt

Reason

The current packaging configuration for the non-sterile shunt accessories could lead to the potential for confusion regarding product sterility.

Action

Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 28, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out and sign the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form noting the part numbers, lot numbers and quantity of the affected product in their inventory. Customers were asked to contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation International Customers Service at 609-936-5400 to arrange for Returns. If customers do not have any of the affected product in their inventory they are required to complete and sign the form and indicate they have NO affected product in their inventory. Customers should fax or email their Recall Acknowledgement Form to: 609-750-4259 or [email protected] For questions call 609-936-2495.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Canada, Italy, Australia

Quantity

320 units