Drug recall
The Dual Switch Valve is used for fluid drainage from the ventricles into the peritoneum, in cases of…
FDA recall event 69600 · Class II · Aesculap, Inc.
Key facts
| Event ID | 69600 |
|---|---|
| Recall numbers | Z-0502-2015 |
| Recalling firm | Aesculap, Inc. |
| Product type | Devices |
| Products | The Dual Switch Valve is used for fluid drainage from the ventricles into the peritoneum, in cases of hydrocephalus. |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Firm Initiated |
| Reason for recall | Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) initiated a recall of Miethke Shunt System, Dual Switch Valve, due to incorrect product labeling on three units. The incorrect product labeling was the wrong expiration date… |
| Initiation date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Report date | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Termination date | May 20, 2015 |
| City | Center Valley |
| State | PA |
| Country | United States |
| FEI number | 2916714 |
At a glance
- 1–9 Products in this recall
- 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)
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