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1) Drainer Centesis Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: a) DRC-001-05, b) DRC-001-06, c) DRC-001-15, 2) Centeze Centesis Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: a) DRC-002-02, b) DRC-002-05, c) DRC-002-06, d) DRC-002-08,

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 2, 2018 Galt Medical Surgical Instruments

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 1) a) 18037128, 18057123; b) 18026062, 18026063; c) 18050076, 18092077; 2) a) 17303409, 17313728, 17324971, 17324972, 17340309, 17340310, 17355684; b) 17303412, 17311642, 17335910, 17340312, 17340314, 17355685, 17355686, 17355687; c) 17311643, 17314335, 17349257, 18026356, 18033604, 18047978, 18096513, 18110747; d) 17314337, 17321338, 17352567, 18005181
  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:
Galt Medical Corporation
Reason for Recall:
The products listed might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins (Pyrogens) that were introduced during a manufacturing step. Bacterial Endotoxins also called pyrogenic bacteria can activate the inflammatory process and produce fever, chills, and hypotension in a patient.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

1) Drainer Centesis Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: a) DRC-001-05, b) DRC-001-06, c) DRC-001-15, 2) Centeze Centesis Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Catalog #: a) DRC-002-02, b) DRC-002-05, c) DRC-002-06, d) DRC-002-08,

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 1) a) 18037128, 18057123; b) 18026062, 18026063; c) 18050076, 18092077; 2) a) 17303409, 17313728, 17324971, 17324972, 17340309, 17340310, 17355684; b) 17303412, 17311642, 17335910, 17340312, 17340314, 17355685, 17355686, 17355687; c) 17311643, 17314335, 17349257, 18026356, 18033604, 18047978, 18096513, 18110747; d) 17314337, 17321338, 17352567, 18005181

Distribution:

Distributed in: MN, PA, VA, CA, UT, FL, NY, GA, LA, MO, TX, MS, OH, WA, MA, IL, KY, NC

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2560-2018

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