PORT-A-CATH II PS/Titan, Tray PAC II. Labeled as: a. VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5FR/INTRO (1/EA); b. DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR/INTRO (1/EA); c. DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10FR/INTRO (1/EA)
Reported: March 21, 2018 Initiated: December 4, 2017 #Z-1073-2018
Product Description
PORT-A-CATH II PS/Titan, Tray PAC II. Labeled as: a. VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5FR/INTRO (1/EA); b. DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR/INTRO (1/EA); c. DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10FR/INTRO (1/EA)
Reason for Recall
Certain models and lots of PORT A CATH implantable port kits may have been misassembled. The kits may incorrectly contain a 6Fr or 6.5Fr size introducer instead of the correct 8.5Fr size introducer. The Power PORT A CATH II kit may also contain the incorrect locking collars in addition to the incorrect sized introducer.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
- Units Affected
- 1,077 units total
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Spain, and Turks and Caicos.
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
PORT-A-CATH II PS/Titan, Tray PAC II. Labeled as: a. VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5FR/INTRO (1/EA); b. DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR/INTRO (1/EA); c. DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10FR/INTRO (1/EA). Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc.. Units affected: 1,077 units total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Certain models and lots of PORT A CATH implantable port kits may have been misassembled. The kits may incorrectly contain a 6Fr or 6.5Fr size introducer instead of the correct 8.5Fr size introducer. The Power PORT A CATH II kit may also contain the incorrect locking collars in addition to the incorrect sized introducer.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1073-2018.
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