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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

9.6F Plastic Dignity Mid-Sized CT Port w/Pre-Attached Silicone Catheter The CT Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples. When used with a power injectable needle, the Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Port device is indicated for power injection of

Reported: March 29, 2017 Initiated: February 23, 2017 #Z-1536-2017

Product Description

9.6F Plastic Dignity Mid-Sized CT Port w/Pre-Attached Silicone Catheter The CT Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples. When used with a power injectable needle, the Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Port device is indicated for power injection of contrast media

Reason for Recall

The 9.6F port kits were packaged with the incorrect valved peelable introducer. The label states the kit contains a 10F valved peelable introducer. The kit is packaged with a 9F valved peelable introducer. The port lumen will not fit through the introducer during the insertion procedure.

Details

Units Affected
71 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to PR and Panama
Location
Harleysville, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
9.6F Plastic Dignity Mid-Sized CT Port w/Pre-Attached Silicone Catheter The CT Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples. When used with a power injectable needle, the Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Port device is indicated for power injection of contrast media. Recalled by Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp. Units affected: 71 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The 9.6F port kits were packaged with the incorrect valved peelable introducer. The label states the kit contains a 10F valved peelable introducer. The kit is packaged with a 9F valved peelable introducer. The port lumen will not fit through the introducer during the insertion procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 29, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1536-2017.