Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 93092, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the trea...

FDA Recall #Z-0739-2021 — Class II — December 8, 2020

Recall #Z-0739-2021 Date: December 8, 2020 Classification: Class II Status: Ongoing

Product Description

Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 93092, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-operative infection, requiring further medical intervention.

Recalling Firm

Medtronic Neurosurgery — Irvine, CA

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1,926 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam

Code Information

Lot numbers: 0010258435, 0010281390, 0010312360, 0010353505, 0010384900, 0010273889, 0010281391, 0010312361, 0010353507, 0010384901, 0010273890, 0010281392, 0010312362, 0010369366, 0010384903, 0010273891, 0010289835, 0010316959, 0010369367, 0010393220, 0010273893, 0010289836, 0010316960, 0010376784, 0010393221, 0010278418, 0010297678, 0010316961, 0010376785, 0010278427, 0010305929, 0010316963, 0010376786, 0010281384, 0010305937, 0010336620, 0010384897

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated