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"***REF NL78013-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Stylet for Ventricular… and 4 more products

Feb. 16, 2012

Date posted by the FDA
Feb. 16, 2012
Status
Terminated
Filed by
Integra Neurosciences PR, Inc.
Reason
The current packaging configuration for the non-sterile shunt accessories could lead to the potential for confusion regarding product sterility.
Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Canada, Italy, Australia

5 products in this recall

"***REF NL78013-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Stylet for Ventricular Catheter***Non Sterile for Single Use…

Product
"***REF NL78013-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Stylet for Ventricular Catheter***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***Size 0.031" OD, Total Length: 8"***Plainsboro, NJ***" Stainless steel stylet for ventricular catheter
Quantity
241 units
Codes and lots
1010344, 1011451, 1021637, 1030061, 1032742, 1040738, 1041561, 1052595, 1053121, 1053487, 1080115, 1080148, 1081155, 1082137
Recall started
Nov. 28, 2011
Device type
Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Root cause (FDA)
Labeling mix-ups
What the company told customers
Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 28, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out and sign the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form noting the part numbers, lot numbers and quantity of the affected product in their inventory. Customers were asked to contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation International Customers Service at 609-936-5400 to arrange for Returns. If customers do not have any of the affected product in their inventory they are required to complete and sign the form and indicate they have NO affected product in their inventory. Customers should fax or email their Recall Acknowledgement Form to: 609-750-4259 or LAPAC_CS@Integralife.com For questions call 609-936-2495.
Recall number
Z-1047-201

"***REF NL82059-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Touhy Needle***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***14 g…

Product
"***REF NL82059-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Touhy Needle***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***14 g, 3.5"***Plainsboro, NJ***" Needle for lumbar peritoneal shunt
Quantity
320 units
Codes and lots
1010046, 1010346, 1010779, 1011037, 1011159, 1011277, 1011590, 1021465, 1030665, 1031019, 1031525, 1070018, 1071032, 1072560, 1073567, 1083958
Recall started
Nov. 28, 2011
Device type
Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Root cause (FDA)
Labeling mix-ups
What the company told customers
Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 28, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out and sign the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form noting the part numbers, lot numbers and quantity of the affected product in their inventory. Customers were asked to contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation International Customers Service at 609-936-5400 to arrange for Returns. If customers do not have any of the affected product in their inventory they are required to complete and sign the form and indicate they have NO affected product in their inventory. Customers should fax or email their Recall Acknowledgement Form to: 609-750-4259 or LAPAC_CS@Integralife.com For questions call 609-936-2495.
Recall number
Z-1048-2012

"***REF NL82059-02***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Suture Collars***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***Plainsboro…

Product
"***REF NL82059-02***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Suture Collars***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***Plainsboro, NJ***" Collars for lumbar peritoneal shunt
Quantity
63 units
Codes and lots
1021597, 1031020, 1071033, 1092906, 1094646, 1100128, 1101134
Recall started
Nov. 28, 2011
Device type
Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Root cause (FDA)
Labeling mix-ups
What the company told customers
Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 28, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out and sign the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form noting the part numbers, lot numbers and quantity of the affected product in their inventory. Customers were asked to contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation International Customers Service at 609-936-5400 to arrange for Returns. If customers do not have any of the affected product in their inventory they are required to complete and sign the form and indicate they have NO affected product in their inventory. Customers should fax or email their Recall Acknowledgement Form to: 609-750-4259 or LAPAC_CS@Integralife.com For questions call 609-936-2495.
Recall number
Z-1049-2012

"***REF NL82059-03***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Touhy Needle***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***14g…

Product
"***REF NL82059-03***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Touhy Needle***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***14g, 6"***Plainsboro, NJ***" Needle for lumbar peritoneal shunt
Quantity
357 units
Codes and lots
1030725, 1032722, 1040610, 1041158, 1041360, 1042200, 1050184, 1052919, 1052985, 1060593, 1060778, 1060985, 1061498, 1061571, 1061831, 1062078, 1084389, 1090768, 1092765
Recall started
Nov. 28, 2011
Device type
Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Root cause (FDA)
Labeling mix-ups
What the company told customers
Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 28, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out and sign the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form noting the part numbers, lot numbers and quantity of the affected product in their inventory. Customers were asked to contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation International Customers Service at 609-936-5400 to arrange for Returns. If customers do not have any of the affected product in their inventory they are required to complete and sign the form and indicate they have NO affected product in their inventory. Customers should fax or email their Recall Acknowledgement Form to: 609-750-4259 or LAPAC_CS@Integralife.com For questions call 609-936-2495.
Recall number
Z-1050-2012

"***REF NL86004-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Step Down Connector***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***Small OD…

Product
"***REF NL86004-01***INTEGRA NEUROSCIENCES***Step Down Connector***Non Sterile for Single Use Only***Small OD .047", Large OD .058"***Plainsboro, NJ***" Step down connector to be secure with ligature
Quantity
322 units
Codes and lots
1011261, 1020752, 1020887, 1021660, 1030180, 1031438, 1031740, 1041562, 1042443, 1050389, 1050897, 1052789, 1052981, 1053298, 1061717, 1072920, 1073554, 1081985, 1082859, 1090536, 1091830, 1092604
Recall started
Nov. 28, 2011
Device type
Shunt, Central Nervous System And Components
Root cause (FDA)
Labeling mix-ups
What the company told customers
Integra sent an Urgent Product Recall Notification letter dated November 28, 2011. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to fill out and sign the attached Recall Acknowledgement Form noting the part numbers, lot numbers and quantity of the affected product in their inventory. Customers were asked to contact Integra LifeSciences Corporation International Customers Service at 609-936-5400 to arrange for Returns. If customers do not have any of the affected product in their inventory they are required to complete and sign the form and indicate they have NO affected product in their inventory. Customers should fax or email their Recall Acknowledgement Form to: 609-750-4259 or LAPAC_CS@Integralife.com For questions call 609-936-2495.
Recall number
Z-1051-2012

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