Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 0010038455, 0010258429, 0010289822, 0010316971, 0010376783, 0010061294, 0010258430, 0010289823, 0010316972, 0010384872, 0010061295, 0010258433, 0010297674, 0010316973, 0010384874, 0010083617, 0010265129, 0010297675, 0010336621, 0010384881, 0010083618, 0010265130, 0010297676, 0010336622, 0010384888, 0010083619, 0010265131, 0010297683, 0010336623, 0010393228, 0010083620, 0010265133, 0010305904, 0010353498, EB00006085, 0010083622, 0010265134, 0010305905, 0010353499, EB00006086, 0010083623, 0010265135, 0010305906, 0010369357, EB00006166, 0010097240, 0010278428, 0010305907, 0010369358, EB00007496, 0010097241, 0010278430, 0010305908, 0010369359, EB00007537, 0010097249, 0010281382, 0010305909, 0010376779, EB00009476, 0010097250, 0010281383, 0010316967, 0010376781, 0010097251, 0010289819, 0010316968, 0010376782
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Reason for Recall:
There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-operative infection, requiring further medical intervention.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 0010038455, 0010258429, 0010289822, 0010316971, 0010376783, 0010061294, 0010258430, 0010289823, 0010316972, 0010384872, 0010061295, 0010258433, 0010297674, 0010316973, 0010384874, 0010083617, 0010265129, 0010297675, 0010336621, 0010384881, 0010083618, 0010265130, 0010297676, 0010336622, 0010384888, 0010083619, 0010265131, 0010297683, 0010336623, 0010393228, 0010083620, 0010265133, 0010305904, 0010353498, EB00006085, 0010083622, 0010265134, 0010305905, 0010353499, EB00006086, 0010083623, 0010265135, 0010305906, 0010369357, EB00006166, 0010097240, 0010278428, 0010305907, 0010369358, EB00007496, 0010097241, 0010278430, 0010305908, 0010369359, EB00007537, 0010097249, 0010281382, 0010305909, 0010376779, EB00009476, 0010097250, 0010281383, 0010316967, 0010376781, 0010097251, 0010289819, 0010316968, 0010376782

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0740-2021

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