FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#111121

Product

TAUT, Cholangiogram Catheter Intraducer, Peritoneal Catheter, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC. An introduction/drainage catheter accessory is intended to aid in the manipulation of or insertion of the device into the body.

FDA product code
GBWCatheter, Peritoneal
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info
Catalog number: PI-128, Lot number: 01C200424, 01C1200425 and 01C1200426.

Why it was recalled

Product is missing the label on the internal packaging.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

Consignees were notified by letter on 07/20/2012

Recalling firm

Firm
Teleflex Medical
Address
2917 Weck Dr., Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

Distribution

Distribution pattern
AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-07-20
Posted by FDA
2012-08-10
Terminated
2015-02-12
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #111121. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.