Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1196-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Integra LifeSciences Corp. |
| Report date | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Quantity | 1324 units |
| Location | Princeton, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Ref No: INS5HND / Integra Cranial access kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Why the product was recalled
A defect in the sterile packaging (header bag) of the Cranial Access Kit failing the required packaging integrity testing criteria. Therefore, product sterility maybe compromised.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates (the), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the).
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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