FDA Recall Terminated

Apogee Intermittent Catheter, 6 Fr 15", Catalog/Ref No. 1007, Sterile, Latex free. The device is intended to be used as a urinary incontinence device designed to drain urine from the bladder.

Recall: Z-2390-2008 · Initiated July 17, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2390-2008
Event Number
49027
Firm
Apogee Medical, Inc
FEI Number
3007829657
Product Code
GBM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
July 17, 2008
Posted
September 21, 2008
Terminated
June 4, 2009
Address
90 Weathers St., Youngsville, NC, 27596-7801

Description

Apogee Intermittent Catheter, 6 Fr 15", Catalog/Ref No. 1007, Sterile, Latex free. The device is intended to be used as a urinary incontinence device designed to drain urine from the bladder.

Reason

Due to a package seal defect the catheter tip may have been inadvertently cut which could cause trauma to the urethra upon use. Also the sterility of the product could be compromised.

Action

Distributors and Retailers that have received any of the Catalog Numbers listed in the letter titled URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL were notified on/about July 17, 2008. Recipients of the letter are being requested to review their inventory and return any of the applicable Catalog Items from the specific lot numbers listed in the recall letter. Distributors are being instructed to notify their customers and inform them of the recall with a copy of the recall letter. Their notification should instruct their customers to return the recalled product to them so that they could return the product to Apogee Medical LLC. In addition to the initial letter, follow-up letters, telephone calls and emails will be utilized to assess the effectiveness of the recall. A spreadsheet has been set up and will be maintained in order to easily identify the customers that have been contacted, those who have responded and those who have returned product. If you have questions, contact Diane Peper at 919-435-5409.

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide and Canada

Quantity

2700 pcs