FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#181896

Product

PORT-A-CATH II POWER P.A.C. Low Profile" system.

FDA product code
LJTPort & Catheter, Implanted, Subcutaneous, Intravascular
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K072657
Affected lot / code info
Lot 3921849.

Why it was recalled

Smiths Medical became aware that one (1) lot of PORT-A-CATH II POWER P.A.C. Low Profile" System (SKU 21-4477-24) was packaged with an 8Fr catheter instead of a 6Fr catheter.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Smiths Medical became aware that one (1) lot of PORT-A-CATH II POWER P.A.C. Low Profile" System (SKU 21-4477-24) was packaged with an 8Fr catheter.

Recalling firm

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Address
6000 Nathan Ln N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55442-1690

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Domestic Distribution: AR, CT, MS,TN,TX

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-11
Terminated
2021-01-25
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #181896. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.