Events

Recall of Device Recall NAMIC (TM) Convenience Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Navilyst Medical, 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
    70322
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1148-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-01-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-02-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-03-10
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=133382
  • 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
    Cardiovascular procedure kit - Product Code OEZ
  • Reason
    The labelled expiration dating of the affected product is not fully supported by shelf life verification testing, which may result in a sterility breach. use of a fluid management convenience kit, where sterility has been breached, may result in an increased risk of infection.
  • Action
    Navilyst Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated January 9, 2015 to US customers (end users) via Federal Express. On January 20, 2015, Recall Notification Packages were sent via Federal Express to 2 International consignees (distributors). the letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to: " Immediately remove the recall product from your inventory (whether in labs, Central Supply, Shipping and Receiving or ANY other location). " Segregate this product in a secure location for return to Navilyst Medical. " Immediately forward a copy of this recall notification to all sites to which you have distributed affected product. " Complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form.

Device

Device Recall NAMIC (TM) Convenience Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Lots 4476878, 4638166, 4677141.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, and Guam.
  • Product Description
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART KIT, UPN H7496001001111, REF/Catalog No. 600100111, STERILE, Rx ONLY For single use only. ---Device Listing Number D136588. || Product Usage: || NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
  • Manufacturer
    Navilyst Medical, Inc

Manufacturer

Navilyst Medical, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Navilyst Medical, Inc, 10 Glens Falls Technical Park, Glens Falls NY 12801
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Navilyst Medical, Inc
  • Source
    USFDA