ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0066-2007 ยท MMP Cover, Barrier, Protective

Smiths Medical MD, Inc.

Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray containing and identified as PORT-A-CATH II Fluoro-Free, Low Profile Venous Access System, PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.9mm O.D. tray. REF 21-4683-24. Contents: Portal with ULTRA-LOCK Connector, Radiopaque PolyFlow polyurethane Catheter with CATH-FINDER Sensor Wire, Locator-Wand cover, Nonvented

DateOct 24, 2006 (initiated Sep 27, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSmiths Medical became aware that product returned to them under recall # Z-0800-06/ Z-0807-06 was inadvertently distributed to consignees after the recall was initiated 03/29/2006. The product was originally recalled because Locator Wand covers, which are supplied on the outside of PORT-A-CATH and P.A.S. PORT sterile trays, may have an insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised.
Root causeOther
ActionAn Urgent Product Safety & Recall Notification, dated 09/27/06, was sent to customers via facsimile and phone calls were made. The letter describes the issue and customers are given 3 options to include: use only the sterile tray and discard the wand cover, remove and discard Locator-Wand Cover pouches and request replacement Locator-Wand Covers, or return the entire device for a credit or replacement.
Quantity1 tray
DistributionCA, FL, MA, MD, OH, OK, TX
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K871132PHARMACIA DELTEC SUBCLAVIAN INTRODUCERS
Deltec Systems, Inc., Apr 20, 1987
K931073CATH-FINDER
Pharmacia Deltec, Inc., May 5, 1994
K942024PORT-A-CATH LOW PROFILE IMPLANTABLE VENOUS ACCESS SYSTEM
Pharmacia Deltec, Inc., Jul 26, 1994