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Z-0861-04

Port-A-Cath Titanium Venous Access System, with Silicone Catheter, 2.8mm O.D. x 1.0mm I.D., 9 Fr Introducer...

Abbott Medical / initiated 2004-03-29 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Deltec, Inc began a recall of Port-A-Cath Titanium Venous Access System, with Silicone Catheter, 2.8mm O.D. x 1.0mm I.D., 9 Fr Introducer Set, REF 21-4003-24 on . The reason FDA records is "Some of the outer product pouches have voids in the seals and do not assure that the outer surfaces of the inner tray containing the port, catheter and procedural components remain sterile after sterilization". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0861-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
Port-A-Cath Titanium Venous Access System, with Silicone Catheter, 2.8mm O.D. x 1.0mm I.D., 9 Fr Introducer Set, REF 21-4003-24
Product code
LJT Port & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular
Reason for recall
Some of the outer product pouches have voids in the seals and do not assure that the outer surfaces of the inner tray containing the port, catheter and procedural components remain sterile after sterilization.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Other
Action
A recall letter dated March 26, 2004 gave customers the option of returning the products or using the products if the customer's procedures do not require sterility of the outer surface of the inner tray.
Distribution
The recalled products were shipped nationwide in the United States and worldwide.
Product codes and lots
Lot M27043