Z-2823-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. — South Jordan, UT

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
August 22, 2018
Initiation Date
December 20, 2017
Termination Date
October 29, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity

Product Description

Flex-Neck Classic Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter (Pediatric) Product Usage: If the patient is a suitable candidate for peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy, The Flex-Neck¿ PD Catheter can be implanted either surgically or peritoneoscopically. The only contraindication to implantation of the FlexNeck PD Catheter is if the patient is not a candidate for peritoneal dialysis. Numerous prior surgeries or suspected or documented intraperitoneal adhesions may be relative contraindications to PD. However, since the Y-TEC¿ System of peritoneoscopic implantation enable inspection of the peritoneum to confirm the presence of adhesions and to avoid them, all patients who are suitable for PD can receive this catheter.

Reason for Recall

Mix-up between adult and pediatrics PD catheter.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, CA, DE, FL, KY, MA, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, and UT and the countries of Germany

Code Information

Catalog Number: CF-5242 Lot Numbers: H1027245, H1038032, H1040946, H1063581, H1082840, H1117442, H845164, H879797, H936407, H980897, and H995076.