FDA Device recall Z-0740-2021
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2021-01-06
On 2021-01-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only by Medtronic Neurosurgery, citing 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-o….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
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| Recall number | Z-0740-2021 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2020-12-08 |
| Published | 2021-01-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Medtronic Neurosurgery |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0740-2021%22
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