Z-0803-06

Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray containing...

Name: Z-0803-06 Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray containing...
Creator: Smiths Medical MD, Inc.
Published: 2006-03-29
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Abbott Medical / initiated 2006-03-29 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Smiths Medical MD, Inc. began a recall of Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray containing and identified as PORT-A-CATH P.A.S. PORT T2... on 2006-03-29. The reason FDA records is "One lot of Locator-Wand Cover sterile pouches may have an insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised. The Locator-Wand Cover is supplied with the PORT-A-CATH II AND P.A.S. PORT systems. The packaged...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0803-06
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2006-03-29
Posted: 2006-04-27
Terminated: 2007-01-23
Recalling firm: Abbott Medical
Product: Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray containing and identified as PORT-A-CATH P.A.S. PORT T2 Fluoro-Free, Venous Access System, PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.9mm O.D. tray. REF 21-4673-24. Contents: Portal with ULTRA-LOCK Connector, Radiopaque PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter with CATH-FINDER Sensor Wire, Locator-Wand cover, Nonvented Luer Cap, 20G PORT-A-CATH needle, 18G Blunt Needle, 20G GRIPPER PLUS Non-Coring Safety needle, 18G Extra Thin Wall Introducer Needle, 6 Fr Introducer, 2 ''J'' Guidewires, 2 Syringes, Vein Pick, Tunneling Tool, 20G 90-degree PORT-A-CATH needle, 3 Point-Lok Sharps Safety Devices, Product Information. EtO Sterilized. Single Use. Deltec, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55112 U.S.A.
Product code: MMP Cover, Barrier, Protective
Reason for recall: One lot of Locator-Wand Cover sterile pouches may have an insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised. The Locator-Wand Cover is supplied with the PORT-A-CATH II AND P.A.S. PORT systems. The packaged Wand-Cover is placed on the outside of the PORT-A-CATH II AND P.A.S. PORT tray.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Other
Action: An Urgent Product Safety & Recall Notification, dated 03/29/06, was mailed to domestic customers and emailed to international customers. The letter described the issue, identified re-order number and lot numbers affected and gave 3 options. The options include to use only the sterile tray and discard the wand cover from the shelf box; remove and discard Locator-Wand Cover pouches and request replacement Locator-Wand Covers; or return the entire device for a credit or replacement.
Quantity in commerce: 21 trays
Distribution: Nationwide. AR, CA, DE, FL, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI. Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain
Product codes and lots: Re-order number 21-4673-24, lot number: M41249.

Product code MMP

K942024Class IIPort-a-Cath Low Profile Implantable Venous Access SystemPharmacia Deltec, Inc. / cleared 1994-07-26

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