FDA Recall Terminated

ChemoSite Low Profile, Implantable Low Profile Mini Catheter Venous Access System with printed Polyurethane Catheter and 7 French Introducer Kit Catalog Number: 120011

Recall: Z-1091-05 · Initiated June 30, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1091-05
Event Number
32569
Firm
United States Surgical Corporation
FEI Number
1219930
Product Code
LJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 30, 2005
Posted
August 6, 2005
Terminated
September 14, 2010
Address
195 Mcdermott Rd, North Haven, CT, 06473-3665

Description

ChemoSite Low Profile, Implantable Low Profile Mini Catheter Venous Access System with printed Polyurethane Catheter and 7 French Introducer Kit Catalog Number: 120011

Reason

The peel away introducer sheath may have cracked hubs/handles and /or improper peeling of the sheath during use

Action

United States Surgical notified customers by letter dated June 30, 2005 requesting return of the recalled product.

Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: Australia, Canada, Germany,Israel, Uruguay, Chile,

Quantity

266 units