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Recall of Device Recall Codman

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
    57340
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2030-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-11-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-04-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-03-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=97581
  • 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
    device, monitoring, intracranial pressure - Product Code GWM
  • Reason
    Packaging defect may compromise sterility of device.
  • Action
    The firm, Codman, sent an "Important Notice Urgent- Voluntary Product Recall Notification" letter dated November 30, 2010 to its customers via FedX. On January 7, 2011, Codman expanded the recall to four additional product codes.On January 31, 2011, the firm issued a supplemental recall letter and identified one additional product code: 80-11197. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to identify the unused affected products in their inventory and follow the recall instructions provided: 1) If you have NO product to return, please advise Codman as soon as possible using the FACSIMILE form attached and fax to 508-828-6118 and 2) if you DO have product to return, please call 1-800-225-0460, Option 4, for instructions for return. Codman is presently working toward supplying replacement products as soon as possible. Please call Customer Service to check on the status of product availability at 1-800-225-0460. Should you have any questions regarding this recall, please call Customer Service at 1-800-225-0460 or your local Codman Representative.

Device

Device Recall Codman
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Codes:  421298 422002 SW103730  444161 KA291  AB243  DB319  FB302  JB212
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA including states of :AL, FL,GA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, OR, PA, RI, UT,WI and WV; and countries including: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Bahamas , Belgium, Dubai, Japan, Madrid, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudia Arabia, UAE, Uruguay, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Codman Metal Disposable ICP Kit || Product Code: 80-1190 || This is a single use, disposable drill kit designed for gaining access to the cranium for therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures
  • 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