Taut Operative Cholangiogram Catheter — Class II medical device recall Z-1786-2014
Terminated recall by Teleflex Medical, reported 2014-06-18, distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, LA…. Several complaints were received for the metal support tube missing from the cholangiogram catheter.
| Recall number | Z-1786-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Teleflex Medical, Durham, NC, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-05-16 |
| Classified | 2014-06-12 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-06-18 |
| Terminated | 2015-11-04 |
| Distributed | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, LA, ME, MI, MO, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, VT, WI |
| Countries outside the US | BE |
| Quantity | 450 |
| Lot numbers | 01A1400037 |
Product
Taut Operative Cholangiogram Catheter, 4.5FR (1.5mm) x 76cm To facilitate the introduction of contrast media into the biliary ducts to obtain a cholangiogram during laparoscopic or open cholecystectomy.
Reason for recall
Several complaints were received for the metal support tube missing from the cholangiogram catheter.
Machine access
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