Ventriculostomy Kit recall
Medtronic Neurosurgery recalled Ventriculostomy Kit on July 29, 2026 because of ventriculostomy devices, used during ventriculostomy procedures to gain access to the ventricular system, may exhibit endotoxin levels that exceed the acceptable limit for devices that come into contact with cerebrospinal fluid; endotoxin exposure can cause an acute inflammatory process. It was sold nationwide.
Why it was recalled
Ventriculostomy devices, used during ventriculostomy procedures to gain access to the ventricular system, may exhibit endotoxin levels that exceed the acceptable limit for devices that come into contact with cerebrospinal fluid; endotoxin exposure can cause an acute inflammatory process.
What's recalled
Ventriculostomy Kit, REF: 46154
Quantity: 167
What to do
Check whether you have the product (match the lot numbers, dates or codes in the official notice). Stop using it, and return it or throw it away as the notice says.
Read the official FDA noticeDetails
- Company
- Medtronic Neurosurgery, Haltom City, TX
- Date
- Severity
- Class II
the product could cause temporary or reversible health problems. - Where sold
- Nationwide
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of UT, AL, CA, NC, GA, AR, LA, KY, LA, KY, IL, OK and the country of Costa Rica. - Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- Z-2768-2026
- Source
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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