FDAClass IISeptember 10, 2014

GALT VALVED TEARAWAY KIT GALT VTI w/ Sideport Stainless recall

GALT VALVED TEARAWAY KIT GALT VTI w/ Sideport Stainless Steel Dbl Flex. J-St RX ONLY UNITS 1 STERILE EO Product Usage: Used in percutaneous procedures…

Why was GALT VALVED TEARAWAY KIT GALT VTI w/ Sideport Stainless recalled?

The adhesive used in the product could dislodge when objects are inserted through the valve which could pose an embolic risk to the patient.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Catalot Numbers: KIT-043-06, KIT-043-07, KIT-043-08, KIT-043-09, KIT-043-10, KIT-043-11, KIT-053-06, KIT-053-07, KIT-053-08, KIT-053-09, KIT-053-10, KIT-053-11, KIT-053-12, KIT-053-17, KIT-053-18, KIT-053-19, KIT-053-20, KIT-053-21, and KIT-053-22

Product
GALT VALVED TEARAWAY KIT GALT VTI w/ Sideport Stainless Steel Dbl Flex. J-St RX ONLY UNITS 1 STERILE EO Product Usage: Used in percutaneous procedures…
Recalling firm
Galt Medical Corporation
Quantity
11,155 units in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Greece.
Recall date
September 10, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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