Medtronic Neurosurgery Recall 86988
Description: Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Medtronic Neurosurgery Recall 86988 Information
Status | Ongoing |
Mandated? | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recall Number | Z-0740-2021 |
Event ID | 86988 |
Event Description | Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated. |
Product Type | Devices |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam |
Quantity | 3,858 units |
Recall Reason | There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-operative infection, requiring further medical intervention. |
Device Classification | 20210106 |
Device Code Info | Lot Numbers: 0010038455, 0010258429, 0010289822, 0010316971, 0010376783, 0010061294, 0010258430, 0010289823, 0010316972, 0010384872, 0010061295, 0010258433, 0010297674, 0010316973, 0010384874, 0010083617, 0010265129, 0010297675, 0010336621, 0010384881, 0010083618, 0010265130, 0010297676, 0010336622, 0010384888, 0010083619, 0010265131, 0010297683, 0010336623, 0010393228, 0010083620, 0010265133, 0010305904, 0010353498, EB00006085, 0010083622, 0010265134, 0010305905, 0010353499, EB00006086, 0010083623, 0010265135, 0010305906, 0010369357, EB00006166, 0010097240, 0010278428, 0010305907, 0010369358, EB00007496, 0010097241, 0010278430, 0010305908, 0010369359, EB00007537, 0010097249, 0010281382, 0010305909, 0010376779, EB00009476, 0010097250, 0010281383, 0010316967, 0010376781, 0010097251, 0010289819, 0010316968, 0010376782 |
Center Classification Date | 20201228 |
Recall Initiation Date | 20201208 |
Recalling Firm | Medtronic Neurosurgery |
Initial Notification | Letter |
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