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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.

Reported: June 27, 2018 Initiated: May 4, 2018 #Z-2249-2018

Product Description

Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.

Reason for Recall

The supplier of Drainer(R) centesis catheters notified Vascular Solutions, Inc. that there is a potential for certain production lots to contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins.

Details

Recalling Firm
Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Units Affected
276 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Maple Grove, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is intended for use in percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.. Recalled by Vascular Solutions, Inc.. Units affected: 276 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The supplier of Drainer(R) centesis catheters notified Vascular Solutions, Inc. that there is a potential for certain production lots to contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 27, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2249-2018.