Smiths Medical MD, Inc. Deltec branded PORT-A-CATH II Single-Lumen Low Profile Polysulfone/Titanium Venous Access System, Pre-assembled with PolyFlow, Ployurethane Catheter, 2.6 mm (7.8 Fr) O.D. x 1.6 mm I.D., 8.5 Fr Introducer Set. Immediate package states Contents of unopened and undamaged individual product packages are STERILE and non-pyrogenic. Check package integrity before use. Destroy after use. Do not resterilize. Latex free. Deltec, Inc. 1265 Grey Fox Road, St. Paul, MN 55112 Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The catheter became disconnected from the port while implanted in the patient.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

USA consignees were contacted by telephone on 11/11/04. The international consignees were e-mailed and telephone contacted on 11/11/04. The Customer Recall Notification Letter was mailed or faxed on 11/16/04. Customers were asked to inspect their inventory for the affected recall lot and then requested to return any unused product to Smiths Medical. As a result of the recall, some customers may be affected by product unavailability. Smiths'' is endeavoring to have product available as soon as possible. For implanted product it is essential to confirm portal and catheter integrity as described in the Instructions for Use supplied with the product before any injection or infusion therapy.

Distribution

As reported by FDA

FL, GA, IN, ME, MN, NH, NJ, OK, TX, WV, WI