FDA Recall Terminated

ATP HydraGlide Trocar - Includes Tapered ATP Stylet, Atrium Code # 9420, Size (Fr) 20, # Eyelets 2, 10 per case

Recall: Z-1845-2008 · Initiated May 12, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1845-2008
Event Number
48124
Firm
Atrium Medical Corporation
FEI Number
3011175548
Product Code
GBS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
May 12, 2008
Posted
August 14, 2008
Terminated
August 20, 2009
Address
5 Wentworth Dr, Hudson, NH, 03051-4929

Description

ATP HydraGlide Trocar - Includes Tapered ATP Stylet, Atrium Code # 9420, Size (Fr) 20, # Eyelets 2, 10 per case

Reason

Heparin-coated Thoracic Catheters were manufactured with heparin allegedly contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate

Action

Atrium Medical issued a press release on 5/12/2008 and notified consignees by facsimile on 5/12/2008. Customers were instructed to contact the firm for a return goods authorization and to notify the firm upon receipt of the recall notice.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA, US Virgin Islands, South Africa, Austria, Taiwan, Venezuela, and Saudi Arabia.

Quantity

5 cases (10 individual/case)