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Terminated

"***REF NL82059-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Touhy Needle***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***14 g, 3.5"***Plainsboro, NJ***" Needle for lumbar peritoneal shunt

FDA Recall Z-1048-2012 · Posted 2012-02-16

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJXG
Date Initiated2011-11-28
Date Terminated2013-10-29
Product Quantity320 units

Reason for Recall

The current packaging configuration for the non-sterile shunt accessories could lead to the potential for confusion regarding product sterility.

Firm Action

Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 28, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out and sign the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form noting the part numbers, lot numbers and quantity of the affected product in their inventory. Customers were asked to contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation International Customers Service at 609-936-5400 to arrange for Returns. If customers do not have any of the affected product in their inventory they are required to complete and sign the form and indicate they have NO affected product in their inventory. Customers should fax or email their Recall Acknowledgement Form to: 609-750-4259 or [email protected] For questions call 609-936-2495.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Canada, Italy, Australia

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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