FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#161569

Product

Mallinckrodt Institute Percutaneous Gastrostomy Set Product Usage: Intended for the percutaneous placement of a catheter for gastroenteric feeding

FDA product code
KNTTubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories)
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info
WOGS-1400 -MKOT-A Lot numbers: 6869315 6908857 7034661 7106057 7193431 7252317 7635697 7744001 7811587 8025220 8076495

Why it was recalled

Cook has identified that the affected lots may contain wire guides that were loaded backwards into the wire guide holder.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

On October 19, 2017 an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter was mailed to customers requesting that they examine inventory for affected product, immediately quarantine and return product to recalling firm for credit. Questions or concerns can be directed to 1-800-457-4500 or 812-330-2235.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cook Inc.
Address
750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, Indiana 47404-9120

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-19
Terminated
2019-04-16
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #161569. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.