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Z-0322-2010

40CM ALTA LR STANDARD KIT Model: AL35SH40 ALTA CATHETER WITH SIDE HOLES 15.5 Fr polyurethane twin lumen fixed...

Spire Biomedical, Inc. / initiated 2009-10-23 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process
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Spire Biomedical, Inc. began a recall of 40CM ALTA LR STANDARD KIT Model: AL35SH40 ALTA CATHETER WITH SIDE HOLES 15.5 Fr polyurethane twin lumen fixed tip hemodialysis catheter, cuff and side holes... on . The reason FDA records is "There is a possibility that the catheter tubing could separate from the hub/bifurcation of the device. If this occurs, bleeding is the primary clinical complication likely to result from catheter tubing/hub separation...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0322-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Spire Biomedical, Inc.
Product
40CM ALTA LR STANDARD KIT Model: AL35SH40 ALTA CATHETER WITH SIDE HOLES 15.5 Fr polyurethane twin lumen fixed tip hemodialysis catheter, cuff and side holes for chronic hemodialysis and apheresis. Kit contains catheter, 18 gauge introducer needle, 12cc syringe, J/straight 0.038 inch x 100 cm marked guidewire, 12Fr dilator, 14Fr dilator, 16Fr valved peel-away sheath/dilator, #11 scalpel, tunneling stylet, (4) gauze sponges, wound dressing, (2) injection sealing caps, and warning label. Latex free.
Product code
MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Reason for recall
There is a possibility that the catheter tubing could separate from the hub/bifurcation of the device. If this occurs, bleeding is the primary clinical complication likely to result from catheter tubing/hub separation. A second potential clinical complication is air embolism, particularly for the segment of the patient population that develops negative central venous pressure during normal respira
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Spire Medical issued an "Urgent device Recall" letter dated 10/22/09 by FEDEX to end users. Users are requested to return product. For questions, contact Spire Biomedical Customer Service at 1-877-876-8635.
Quantity in commerce
96 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - Nationwide, Government. Foreign: Canada, France.
Product codes and lots
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