FDA Recall Completed

NEO-KATH Epidural Catheter Set, REF 200-2430, Sterile

Recall: Z-2312-2021 · Initiated December 28, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2312-2021
Event Number
88317
Firm
Epimed International
FEI Number
1643059
Product Code
BSO
Status
Completed
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
December 28, 2017
Address
13958 Diplomat Dr, Farmers Branch, TX, 75234-8805

Description

NEO-KATH Epidural Catheter Set, REF 200-2430, Sterile

Reason

Potential for stylet to protrude from the distal end of the catheter

Action

On about 12/28/2017, Epimed mailed their recall notification letter titled, URGENT Medical Device RECALL, to customers. Those letters were followed up with a telephone call or email containing the letter on about 12/30/2017. The letter explained the issue and hazard and requested that if any potentially affected product remains in the accounts inventory, Epimed will offer to replace/credit the affected product. Each customer was asked to complete and return the RECALL RETURN RESPONSE FORM as soon as possible.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution, with US distribution to CA, DE, OH, OK, PA, VA, WA, WV. International distribution to Canada and Iran.

Quantity

132 units