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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Aesculap(R) - Miethke Shunt System, FT040T - Control Reservoir Set w/Distal Catheter and FT075P 0 Ventric Cathet, w/Stylet and RT-ANG Guide Central Nervous System Shunt and Components intended to shunt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Z-0805-2013

June 04, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Aesculap, Inc.
Event
Event 63244
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
11
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0805-2013

Official wording

Reason: The deflector may not move freely on the ventricular catheter. The deflector comes pre-positioned at the 5 cm mark on the catheter. In some cases the surgeon will want to adjust the deflector to a different location on the catheter before placing it in the ventricle. There is a small percentage of cases where aggressively attempting to adjust the deflector has a potential to cause the catheter

Code information: Lots 4503489878, 4503792749, 4503682927, 4503508385, 4503789879, 4503800248 and 4503682935.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including MI, PA and TX.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The deflector may not move freely on the ventricular catheter. The deflector comes pre-positioned at the 5 cm mark on the catheter. In some cases the surgeon will want to adjust the deflector to a different location on the catheter before placing it in the ventricle. There is a small percentage of cases where aggressively attempting to adjust the deflector has a potential to cause the catheter