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Premicath 28G PICC Catheter

FDA device recall Z-0090-06 · posted 2005-10-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Vygon Corporation
Reason for recall
Guidewire protuding from tip of the catheter
Action taken
The recalling firm issued a recall letter via fax to the distributors on 6/27/05. The letter informed the distributors of the problem and to notify any hospital accounts of the problem and the need to trim the catheter prior to implantation.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LJS
Quantity affected
243 units
Distribution
The product was shipped to distributors in CA, CO, FL, IL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX and WA.
Date initiated
2005-06-27
Date posted
2005-10-28
Date terminated
2005-10-31
Location
Norristown, PA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
PREMICATH, 1261.205 (K041468)Vygon Corp.2004-09-09