Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.
FDA Recall Z-2249-2018 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmVascular Solutions, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKGZ
Date Initiated2018-05-04
Date Terminated2020-10-05
Product Quantity276 units
Reason for Recall
The supplier of Drainer(R) centesis catheters notified Vascular Solutions, Inc. that there is a potential for certain production lots to contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins.
Firm Action
Galt Medical Corp. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall dated May 2, 2018 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm requested the following actions be taken:
Those with affected stock, were directed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any product. If the affected product was further distributed, the distributor was directed to immediately contact all parties who may have received the affected stock and recover any unused product. For questions contact your local sales representative or Recall Coordinator at 214-778-1306 or email [email protected]
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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