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Codman Certas - In Line Valve with Unitized Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8802 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an implantable device that provides constant intraventricular pressure and drainage of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) for the management of hydrocephalus.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: July 3, 2014 Codman & Shurtleff Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: CMBCB2, CMCBLH, CMDBHF, CMGBL5, CMJCMC, CMLBLY, CMNBZK, CNDCV1, CNHC8N, CNI<B41, CNLBR5, CNMB2Z, CNMDNN, CNNCWG, CNPB1Y, CNPCLT, CPBCRY, CPDBM1, CPFBK1
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
To clarify the CODMAN CERTAS Valve virtual off (setting 8) pressure specification outlined in the product's Instructions for Use (IFU).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Codman Certas - In Line Valve with Unitized Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8802 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an implantable device that provides constant intraventricular pressure and drainage of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) for the management of hydrocephalus.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: CMBCB2, CMCBLH, CMDBHF, CMGBL5, CMJCMC, CMLBLY, CMNBZK, CNDCV1, CNHC8N, CNI<B41, CNLBR5, CNMB2Z, CNMDNN, CNNCWG, CNPB1Y, CNPCLT, CPBCRY, CPDBM1, CPFBK1

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2186-2014

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