Cranial Access (CRAK) Kits, Product / Catalogue No.s: INSHITH, INSHITHND, INSHITHRZN The kits allow for access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain. The kits are intended to be used with an external drainage and monitoring system in selected patients to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), to monitor CSF, to provide temporary drainage of CSF, and to monitor ICP.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    INSHITH Lots: W1205183,,W1207036,,W1209165,,W1209166,,W1209168,,W1210156,,W1210157,,W1210158,,W1210159,,W1210160,,W1211021,,W1211030,,W1211135,,W1211136,,W1211137,,W1212170 INSHITHND Lots: W1210230 INSHITHRZN Lots: W1209156,,W1211182,,W1212090,,W1212125,,W1212178,,W1301258,,W1302005,,W1302031,,W1303148
  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:
Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management
Reason for Recall:
Integra is recalling certain lots of Cranial Access Kit due to a possibility that the seal integrity of the sterile package may become compromised during shipping.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cranial Access (CRAK) Kits, Product / Catalogue No.s: INSHITH, INSHITHND, INSHITHRZN The kits allow for access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain. The kits are intended to be used with an external drainage and monitoring system in selected patients to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), to monitor CSF, to provide temporary drainage of CSF, and to monitor ICP.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

INSHITH Lots: W1205183,,W1207036,,W1209165,,W1209166,,W1209168,,W1210156,,W1210157,,W1210158,,W1210159,,W1210160,,W1211021,,W1211030,,W1211135,,W1211136,,W1211137,,W1212170 INSHITHND Lots: W1210230 INSHITHRZN Lots: W1209156,,W1211182,,W1212090,,W1212125,,W1212178,,W1301258,,W1302005,,W1302031,,W1303148

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2260-2013

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