FDA Recall Terminated

Cranial Access Kit (INS-HITH) included in External CSF Drainage Kit convenience Kit #31176. The kit contains: one Hermetic Large Style Ventricular Catheter Set, one Ventricular Drainage System, one INS-HITH Cranial Access Kit, one Sodium Chloride 10 ml, and one Suture 2-0 silk.

Recall: Z-1097-04 · Initiated March 19, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1097-04
Event Number
25912
Firm
Integra Life Sciences Corp.
FEI Number
1000125384
Product Code
HCA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 19, 2003
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
August 5, 2004
Address
309 Commerce Dr, Exton, PA, 19341

Description

Cranial Access Kit (INS-HITH) included in External CSF Drainage Kit convenience Kit #31176. The kit contains: one Hermetic Large Style Ventricular Catheter Set, one Ventricular Drainage System, one INS-HITH Cranial Access Kit, one Sodium Chloride 10 ml, and one Suture 2-0 silk.

Reason

The outer labeling of the convenience kit indicates that an additional bottle of Sodium Chloride (saline) solution is included in the Custom Kit 31176; however, an additional bottle of 1% Xylocaine was included in the Custom Kit.

Action

The recalling firm telephoned the customer on 3/19/03. The recalling firm followed up with a recall letter on 3/24/03.

Distribution

The product was shipped to one hospital in NY.

Quantity

6 kits