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Gravity Compensating Accessory; High Pressure Range, Sterile, Single Use, Rx only. CSF shunt accessory. Manufacturer: In

FDA device recall Z-0458-2009 · posted 2008-12-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Reason for recall
Integra NeuroSciences has become aware that certain Gravity Compensating Accessory implants have the potential for CSF leakage under certain conditions.
Action taken
Urgent: Product Recall Notification letters, dated 10/3/08, were sent out on October 9, 2008. Letters explain the reason for the recall and the catalog and lot numbers affected. If the product has been implanted, it is recommended that the patient be monitored periodically using the standard of care determined appropriate by the patient's attending physician. If the product is found in inventory, customers are asked to quarantine the product and contact their Integra Sales Rep for assistance and for arrangements for product return. A Recall Acknowledgement and Return Form is to be completed and returned to Integra for reconciliation purposes.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
JXG
Quantity affected
49 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - MI, IL, NY, IN, CA, IN and NC and Carnegie, Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
Date initiated
2008-10-03
Date posted
2008-12-12
Date terminated
2009-10-06
Location
Plainsboro, NJ

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