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Recall of Device Recall Codman (and Formerly MICRUS) NEUROPATH

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Codman & Shurtleff, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    64158
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0854-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-01-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-02-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-08-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=115455
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
  • Reason
    Sterility of device may be compromised due to lack of package integrity.
  • Action
    Codman sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall Notification letter dated January 11, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to check all inventory to determine if they have any affected product, use the included instructions to report inventory status, return and obtain replacement product. Customers were instructed to contact your local Codman Representative or Stericycle at 1-866-201-9077. For questions regarding this recall call 508-880-8100.

Device

Device Recall Codman (and Formerly MICRUS) NEUROPATH
  • Model / Serial
    All unexpired lots
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa, Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britian/UK, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, and Switzerland.
  • Product Description
    NEUROPATH 6Fx100 GUIDING CATH MP || Product Code: GMC61000000 || Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular introduction of interventional/diagnostic devices
  • Manufacturer
    Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

Manufacturer

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., 325 Paramount Drive, Raynham MA 02767
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA