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CODMAN BACTISEAL EVD Catheter Set - Indicated for gaining access to the ventricles of the brain and can be used with dimensionally compatible devices for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume. Product Number: 821745

FDA Recall Z-2136-2024 · Posted 2024-06-12

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeJXG
Date Initiated2024-05-07
Product Quantity135 units

Reason for Recall

Defect in the external sterile packaging (pouch) leading to a gap or/and weakness of the seal that may compromise the product sterility.

Firm Action

Integra issued 1st Notification- Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall Letter courier service, facsimile or email between May 7th and May 9th, 2024. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Actions to be Taken by Customers: 1. If you do have units of the affected product listed in Table 1, remove them immediately from service and quarantine them. 2. If you do have affected product, check the box on the enclosed Acknowledgement Form I do have affected product. Record the total quantity of the affected product that you have. 3. Forward this notice to those who utilize the device so they are aware of this recall and can identify any affected devices that may remain in clinical areas. 4. If you do not have affected product, check the box, I do not have affected product. 5. Complete the rest of the Acknowledgement Form and return to [email protected] or FAX to 1-609-750-4220. 6. Keep a copy of the form for your records. 7. When your form is received, and it is noted that you have affected product, Customer Service will contact you and provide a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and directions to return the affected product. You can request a credit for the quantities returned. Should you have any questions regarding these instructions, please contact Customer Service: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 8:00 PM EST USA: 1-800-654-2873: email: [email protected]

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the state of TX and the countries of Canada, China, Croatia, Hungary, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Taiwan (Province of China), Turkey

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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