FDA Recall Terminated

Aesculap Inc.(AIC) Miethke Ventricular Catheter with Deflector/Miethke Shunt System The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Recall: Z-1676-2014 · Initiated April 21, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1676-2014
Event Number
68091
Firm
Aesculap, Inc.
FEI Number
2916714
Product Code
JXG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 21, 2014
Posted
June 2, 2014
Terminated
October 20, 2014
Address
3773 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8217

Description

Aesculap Inc.(AIC) Miethke Ventricular Catheter with Deflector/Miethke Shunt System The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Reason

AIC (USA) received information regarding 3 complaints in which the deflector did not move freely on the ventricular catheter.

Action

Aesculap sent an Important Correction & Removal recall letter dated April 21, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. An Aesculap Sales Representative will contact you to schedule return of any affected inventory and replace your product. Please complete the attached Inventory Sheet which is necessary to comply with FDA regulations. When completing the inventory sheet, please be sure to fill in the quantity being returned. If you cannot locate the product, please provide an explanation as to why the inventory will not be returned (discarded, etc.). AIC (USA) appreciates your cooperation on this matter and apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and continued support of this product. Please contact (610) 984-9414 with any questions.

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of PA, KY, NY, RI, SC, KS, TX, CT, TN and WA.

Quantity

48