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The Sophysa Pressio Ventricular Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Kit monitoring is intended for monitoring intracranial ventricular pressure and temperature with tunneling (PSO-VTT) indicated for use in intraventricular pressure monitoring and cerebrospinal fluid drainage application. Model/Catalog Number: PSO-VTT

FDA Recall Z-1826-2024 · Posted 2024-05-15

Recalling FirmSophysa S.A.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeGWM
Date Initiated2024-04-09
Product Quantity3175 units- 41 units US; 3134 units OUS

Reason for Recall

An increase in claims related to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the proximal end of the catheter. In the event of a leak going undetected during implantation, it could pose an infectious risk to the patient. The cause of the leaks is indicated to be manufacturing error involving perforation of the inner channel of the catheter during stylet insertion.

Firm Action

Sophysa issued Urgent Product Recall Letter dated 4/9/24 via email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1- Please stop using the listed products immediately and remove all affected units from your inventory, 2- Please inform the healthcare professionals at your facility who use these products, 3- Isolate the units concerned in a safe place for return to Sophysa 4- Please complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form, even if you are no longer in possession of the products to be returned. And return it to Sophysa [email protected] no later than April 15, 2024. 5- If you have products to return, please pack them in an appropriate shipping box. Upon receipt of the verification form, Sophysa will contact you to arrange the return of the products

Root Cause

Process change control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, NY, TX and the countries of ARGENTINA, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, GREECE, HUNGARY, JAPAN, PAKISTAN, Portugal, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWEDEN, VIETNAM.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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