The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0725-2021·Announced 2020-12-30

Integra Recalls Mislabeled Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheters

Integra LifeSciences is recalling 17 Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheters due to mislabeling. The devices were incorrectly identified as a different catheter model.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a minor labeling error (mislabeling) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling 17 units of the Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheter (Part Number 823087). The recall is due to a labeling error where the product was mislabeled as the Bactiseal Ventricular Catheter with Bactiseal Shunt System (Part Number 823073), and vice versa.

The affected units are identified by Lot Number 4178257 and have an expiration date of November 2019. The distribution was nationwide across the United States. These catheters are designed for use in the treatment of hydrocephalus when shunting cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles of the brain.

Healthcare providers and patients should verify the specific part number of the device in use. If the device matches the recalled part number and lot information, it should be removed from service and returned to the manufacturer or distributor according to their instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheter: EVC- Catheter is designed for use in the treatment of hydrocephalus when shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain. Part Number: 823087
Affected units
17

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number:4178257 Exp. Date: November 2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →