Date Initiated by Firm |
October 24, 2014 |
Date Posted |
December 03, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 20, 2015 |
Recall Number |
Z-0502-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
69600 |
510(K)Number |
K011030
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Product Classification |
Shunt, central nervous system and components - Product Code JXG
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Product |
The Dual Switch Valve is used for fluid drainage from the ventricles into the peritoneum, in cases of hydrocephalus. |
Code Information |
Item Number FV129 Lot Number 4506244166 Serial Number A10150 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Aesculap, Inc. 3773 Corporate Pkwy Center Valley PA 18034-8217
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For Additional Information Contact |
Customer Support 800-258-1946 Ext. 5067
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System, Dual Switch Valve, due to incorrect product labeling on three units. The incorrect product labeling was the wrong expiration date, 2024-09, on the inner labeling of the sterile bag. However, the expiration date on the outer box was correct. No patient injuries were reported as a result of this issue.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Labeling mix-ups |
Action |
An important correction & removal notification letter, dated October 24, 2014, was sent to the sole consignee who received the affected device. The letter identified the product, problem, and action to be taken. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1 |
Distribution |
US Distribution in Kansas only. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = JXG and Original Applicant = AESCULAP, INC.
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