FDA Recall Terminated

Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.

Recall: Z-2249-2018 · Initiated May 4, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2249-2018
Event Number
80135
Firm
Vascular Solutions, Inc.
FEI Number
3002827704
Product Code
KGZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 4, 2018
Terminated
October 5, 2020
Address
6464 Sycamore Ct N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369-6032

Description

Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.

Reason

The supplier of Drainer(R) centesis catheters notified Vascular Solutions, Inc. that there is a potential for certain production lots to contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins.

Action

Galt Medical Corp. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated May 2, 2018 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm requested the following actions be taken: Those with affected stock, were directed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any product. If the affected product was further distributed, the distributor was directed to immediately contact all parties who may have received the affected stock and recover any unused product. For questions contact your local sales representative or Recall Coordinator at 214-778-1306 or email [email protected]

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

276 units