FDA recall record

Cook VentriClear Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set, Cat recall — FDA Z-2791-2018

This lot of VentriClear failed endotoxin testing. Potential adverse events include immune responses ranging from non-specific febrile reaction to…

Class IIclassification
Z-2791-2018official record ID
Aug 22, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2791-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCook Inc.
Report dateAug 22, 2018
Recall initiation dateMay 31, 2018
Quantity250
LocationBloomington, IN, United States

Official product description

VentriClear Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set, Cat. No. N-VVDC-01-ABRM Product Usage: The VentriClear Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set has been designed for obtaining access to a ventricular cavity of the brain for short-term use to externally drain fluid for the purpose of relieving elevated intracranial pressure or fluid volume.

Why the product was recalled

This lot of VentriClear failed endotoxin testing. Potential adverse events include immune responses ranging from non-specific febrile reaction to life-threatening systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).

Distribution information

One distributor in Indiana; product was not further distributed to end users.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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