Events

Recall of PVC Trocar Thoracic Catheters

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Atrium Medical Corporation.

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
    75347
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0578-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-10-26
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=150108
  • 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, cholangiography - Product Code GBZ
  • Reason
    Trocar catheters are packaged with a label containing an icon that shows more holes (eyelets) than the product actually contains.
  • Action
    Atrium Medical issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal)" communication to customers on 10/26/16 via FedEx 2 day delivery. The recall identifies the problem, product, and risk factors. In addition, it provides instructions on how to handle product that may be affected. Accounts are to read the letter completely and share with all users and staff. They have been requested to complete the enclosed Recall Reply Form, acknowledging receipt of the notice; and, remove and quarantine any affected product for return. Additionally, obtain product from an alternate supplier because replacement product is not available as all Trocar catheters have been discontinued. Contact Atrium Medical Customer Service at 1-800-370-7899, Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, for a Return Goods Authorization to return the product and receive credit.

Device

PVC Trocar Thoracic Catheters
  • Model / Serial
    All lot codes
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    Atrium Medical 32 Fr Trocar catheter, Sterile || Model Number: 8432 || Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.
  • Manufacturer
    Atrium Medical Corporation

Manufacturer

Atrium Medical Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Atrium Medical Corporation, 5 Wentworth Dr, Hudson NH 03051-4929
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Getinge AB
  • Source
    USFDA