FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#131571

Product

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring Integra Licox Recon Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1) LICOX Complete Brain Probe Kit (comprised of IP1, CC1.P1) 2) LICOX Complete Brain Probe Kit (comprised of IP2, CC1.P1) 3) LICOX Complete Brain Tunnelling Probe Kit (comprised of VK5.2, CC1.P1 4) LICOX Complete Brain Probe Kit (comprised of IM1, CC1.SB) Sterile Rx Only Manufacturer CMS -Gesse;schaft for medizinische Sondentechnik mbH Dorfstrasse 2 24247

FDA product code
GWMDevice, Monitoring, Intracranial Pressure
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Neurology
510(k) numbers
K002765, K040235, K053244
Affected lot / code info
CC1  Licox¿ PO2 Microprobe, 200 mm 021213, 040414, 070314, 130114, 240214, 270114, 280314, 300614  CC12  Licox¿ PO2 Microprobe, 300 mm  020614, 040814, 050514, 070414, 070714, 220414  CC1.P1 Licox¿ PMO Combined Probe Containing Oxygen and Temperature 050614, 060214, 060314, 100414, 100714, 130214, 130314, 170114, 190614, 210814, 260614, 310714  IM3ST Licox¿ Complete Brain IMC-Probe Kit: 020614, 030314, 110714, 130114, 140314, 160614, 180714, 200114, 280314  IP1.P Licox¿ Single Lumen Bolt CMPS and Temperature Bolt Kit 030714, 060214, 060314, 070814, 080514, 100714, 120614, 130314, 190614, 310714  IP2.P Licox¿ Double Lumen Bolt CMPS, Temperature and ICP Monitoring Kit 030714, 050614, 060214, 060314, 070814, 080514, 090114, 100714, 130314, 140814, 200214, 200414, 260614, 290814  IT2 Licox¿ Tunneling CMPS and Temperature Monitoring Kit 090114, 100414, 190614, 200214, 260614, 310714

Why it was recalled

Due to a complaint, it was determined that multiple lots of Licox catheters manufactured since October 29, 2013 contained a smart card which was programmed with an inaccurate lkN2 value.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Integra sent Urgent- Voluntary Medical Device Recall Letters/Recall Acknowledgement and Return Form dated 11/7/2014 to customers and distributors via traceable courier service.

Recalling firm

Firm
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Address
311 Enterprise Dr, Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536-3344

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide, Foreign

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-11-07
Posted by FDA
2014-12-18
Terminated
2015-08-11
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #131571. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.