The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2907-2016·Announced 2016-10-12

Integra Lumbar Drainage Set Recalled for Incomplete Packaging Seal

Integra LifeSciences is recalling 18 units of Integral Lumbar Drainage Sets due to incomplete sterile packaging seals discovered during final inspection.

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. The hazard involves a packaging defect that compromises sterility, which is a moderate risk but does not meet the criteria for Severe (Class II with hospitalization) or Critical (Class I).

Plain-English summary

Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling 18 units of the Integral Lumbar Drainage Set, Catalog Number 910420, Lot #0195878. The product is intended for CSF external drainage and is sterile, ethylene oxide (EO) sterilized, and prescription-only.

The recall was initiated because a total incomplete packaging seal of the sterile product was discovered during final sampling inspection. The affected units were distributed nationwide to Kansas only.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Integral Lumbar Drainage Set, REF 910420, Sterile EO, Rx only, primary packaged in a PVC blister sealed with Tyvek sheet and secondary packaged in to Tyvek pouch. Internal drainage set is primary packaged in a Tyvek pouch and secondary packaged in to Tyvek pouch, One (1) sealed p
Affected units
18

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 (2)

  • Catalog Number 910420
  • Lot #0195878 with expiry 10/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 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 6 products in this recall →