Medical Device Recall: The Sophysa Pressio¿ Ventricular Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Kit monitoring is intended for monitoring intracranial ventricular pressure with tunneling (PSO-VT) indicated for use in intraventricu
Sophysa S.A. · April 9, 2024
Reason for Recall
An increase in claims related to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the proximal end of the catheter. In the event of a leak going undetected during implantation, it could pose an infectious risk to the patient. The cause of the leaks is indicated to be manufacturing error involving perforation of the inner channel of the catheter during stylet insertion.
Product Description
The Sophysa Pressio¿ Ventricular Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Kit monitoring is intended for monitoring intracranial ventricular pressure with tunneling (PSO-VT) indicated for use in intraventricular pressure monitoring and cerebrospinal fluid drainage application. Model/Catalog Number: PSO-VT
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, NY, TX and the countries of ARGENTINA, CHINA, CZECH REPUBLIC, FRANCE, GREECE, HUNGARY, JAPAN, PAKISTAN, Portugal, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWEDEN, VIETNAM.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
3487 units OUS
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1825-2024
Status: ongoing
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