Vital-Port Vascular Access System, Subcutaneous, implanted, intravascular infusion port and catheter, IP, IP-S, Product usage: The devices are intended for use in patient therapy requiring long-term vascular access for infusion therapy and/or blood sampling.
Hazard
Non-coring needle provided with the Cook Vital-Port Vascular Assess System (Vital-Port) may cut or dislodge a core or sliver of material from the Vital-Port septum when the non-coring needle is inserted into the Vital-Port. This needle is used on the initial implant of the Vital-Port. Vital-Port products that have been successfully placed in patients are not impacted by this recall.
What You Should Do
Removal for all non-expired lots of the Cook Vital-Port Vascular Access System. Written recall communication letters will be mailed via courier to US Consignees.plan to STORE recalled product(s)? (if returned) Recalled products will be returned to global regional distribution warehouses to be quarantined in a marked receiving area of returned goods. 8.9 Provide plan for final DISPOSITION for recalled product(s)? All recalled products will be destroyed at the regional distribution warehouses. A certificate of destruction will be provided upon completion of destruction prior to the completion of the recall. Products remaining in the control of Cook will be assessed for rework to replace the non-coring needle.
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Products
- Brand
- Cook Vascular Inc.
- UPC
- IPI, P-S
Units Affected
31,006 Units