Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. PORT-A-CATH Tray Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter lumens
This recall has been terminated (originally issued June 13, 2012).
- Company
- Vygon Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- May 11, 2012
- Posted
- June 13, 2012
- Terminated
- March 11, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-1803-2012
- Firm Location
- Montgomeryville, PA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Manufacturer issued a voluntary recall on multiple lots of VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes therefore Vygon has subsequently initiated a recall on Vygon branded Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and kits containing the syringes.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, DE, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WI.
Lot / Code Info
Product Code AMS-9889CP-7 -- lot 10I86.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
VYCON sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated May 10, 2012, to all affected customers. The firm expanded their recall on May 25, 2012 by sending a second letter with additional lots and products. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory and quarantine any affected product. Customers should contact Vycon's Customer Service Department at 1-800-473-5414 for a Return Merchandise Authorization number. Customers were instructed to enter the number on the space provided on the Recall Acknowledgment and Inventory Return Form, sign and date form and fax to Vycon at 215-672-6740. Customers should return the affected product as well as the original signed Recall Acknowledgment and Inventory Form using the instructions from Customer Service involving product pick-up. All inventory will be credited. If product was further distributed the Urgent Medical Device Recall letter should be provided to their customers. For questions regarding this recall call 215-672-6740.