Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 93092, 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.
- Company
- Medtronic Neurosurgery
- Recall Initiated
- December 8, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-0739-2021
- Quantity
- 1,926 units
- Firm Location
- Irvine, CA
Reason for Recall
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.
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
Lot / Code Info
Lot numbers: 0010258435, 0010281390, 0010312360, 0010353505, 0010384900, 0010273889, 0010281391, 0010312361, 0010353507, 0010384901, 0010273890, 0010281392, 0010312362, 0010369366, 0010384903, 0010273891, 0010289835, 0010316959, 0010369367, 0010393220, 0010273893, 0010289836, 0010316960, 0010376784, 0010393221, 0010278418, 0010297678, 0010316961, 0010376785, 0010278427, 0010305929, 0010316963, 0010376786, 0010281384, 0010305937, 0010336620, 0010384897
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Action Taken
On 12/8/2020, Medtronic sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" Notification via FedEx to affected consignees. In addition, to providing consignees information on the recall device, Medtronic ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Identify, segregate, and quarantine affected products within your inventory. The list of affected lots is included. 2. Contact Medtronic to return affected product and receive replacement(s). See instructions on next page. 3. Please complete and return the customer confirmation form, even if you do not have any affected product 4. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with this product should be reported to Medtronic and to the FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program via: - E-mail Medtronic at RS.MNSProdExperienceHelp@Medtronic.com or call 1-877-526-5432. Online at the FDA website1 (form available to fax or mail) or call FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.