Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 9, 2013
Drug flow rates exceeding programmed flow rates.
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. recalled MedStream Programmable Pump; 40ml - 91-4201US Usage: The Medstream programmable pump … - a critical-severity action.
MedStream Programmable Pump; 40ml - 91-4201US Usage: The Medstream programmable pump … was recalled by Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. in October 9, 2013. Reason: Drug flow rates exceeding programmed flow rates.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2294-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Drug flow rates exceeding programmed flow rates..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2294-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2294-2013) was formally reported on October 9, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 13, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Raynham, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 5 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Drug flow rates exceeding programmed flow rates. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of NJ, NC, TX, FL and in the countries of Austria, Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxemborg, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spa…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
5 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
MedStream Programmable Pump; 40ml - 91-4201US Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen in the US market and for the intrathecal delivery of Morphine or Baclofen in the EMEA market. Refill Kits- are intended for use in the filling and re-filling of the Medstream pump reservoir.
Drug flow rates exceeding programmed flow rates.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2294-2013 |
| Date reported | October 9, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 13, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. |
| Firm location | Raynham, MA |
| Affected scope | 5 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of NJ, NC, TX, FL and in the countries of Austria, Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxemborg, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerl… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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