Type of Product |
Medical Device |
TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2016-RN-01139-1 |
Product Name/Description |
Ventricular Catheter Accessory Kit (used for external cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage)
Catalogue Number: 951303
Lot Number: 0195786
ARTG Number: 172182 |
Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
Recall Action Commencement Date |
29/08/2016 |
Responsible Entity |
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Reason/Issue |
The manufacturer has identified that there is a possibility of an incomplete seal of the product packaging in one specific lot of the Ventricular Catheter Accessory Kit. The packaging defect can impact both the inner and outer seals of the product resulting in the possibility that the sterility assurance may be compromised. To date, there have been no complaints submitted and no adverse events reported due to a compromised seal. |
Recall Action |
Recall |
Recall Action Instructions |
Integra is advising users to inspect inventory and quarantine any remaining units of the affected stock. Affected product will be replaced with unaffected stock. This action has been closed-out on 16/02/2017. |
Contact Information |
1300 550 599 - Integra Customer Service |