Events

Recall of Device Recall HEMOCATH, SLX, PROPICC, VASCUPICC

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp.

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
    70351
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1083-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-01-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-02-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-08-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=133239
  • 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, subclavian - Product Code LFJ
  • Reason
    Drug products contained within the kits may have been rendered ineffective by a duplicate sterilization process. the kits include one or more of the following drugs: 5ml ampule of lidocaine, 3ml chloraprep one-step, 10ml pre-filled saline syringe, hygea saline wipes, and 3ml tinted chloraprep. no injuries or illnesses were reported.
  • Action
    Medcomp sent a Product Alert/Recall letter dated January 21, 2015 to customers via email. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Medcomp requested the return of all affected product. Customers were instructed to contact their customer service representative for instructions for returning the product.

Device

Device Recall HEMOCATH, SLX, PROPICC, VASCUPICC
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers: MBWK970, MBWH890, MBWJ180, MBWJ460, MBWH910, MBWH940
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Hemodialysis Catheters and PICCs: Product identification: MCDLTSL24P (SF X 24CM LT HEMO-CATH), MC061422 (14FX15CM SLX DBL LMN ST CATH), || MRCTP41017 (4F X 55CM SINGLE CT PICC), MRCTP52007 (5F DUAL PRO-PICC NURSING TRAY), MRCTP52010 (5F DUAL PRO-PICC MAX BARR TRAY), || MR81013106MB (3FX60CM SGL TAPRLS VASCU-PICC). || Intended uses: To attain long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis. || The Medcomp SLX Silicone Double Lumen Catheter is designed for acute hemodialysis and apheresis. The Pro-PICC¿ CT catheter is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and power injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. The Peripherally Inserted Central Vein Access Catheters are designed for Long or Short- Term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy and blood sampling, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring.
  • Manufacturer
    Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

Manufacturer

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp, 1499 Delp Dr, Harleysville PA 19438
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medical Components Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA