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Medical Devices/Surgical Equipment

Integra LifeSciences Corp.: Cranial Access Kits Recalled Due to Potential Loss of Sterility

Agency Publication Date: February 28, 2024
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Summary

Integra LifeSciences is recalling 17,753 Cranial Access Kits because a defect in the sterile packaging (header bag) may compromise the sterility of the medical tools inside. These kits are used by medical professionals to access the brain's subarachnoid space or lateral ventricles. The recall includes various models such as the Integra Cranial Access Kit and Combo Kits distributed worldwide between 2023 and 2025. Consumers and healthcare providers should check for specific lot numbers and expiration dates to identify affected units.

Risk

A defect in the packaging seal means the tools may no longer be sterile; using a non-sterile device during a cranial procedure can lead to serious infections, such as meningitis or brain abscesses, which may be life-threatening.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your inventory for Integra Cranial Access Kits with the following reference numbers: 31156, HITHSP04, HITHSP06, INS5HND, INS7250, INS7260, INS7270, INS7280, INSHITH, INSHITHND, and INSHITHRZN.
  2. Verify if your product is affected by matching lot numbers and expiration dates, such as Lot 7281021 (Exp 1-Apr-24), Lot 7257028 (Exp 1-Jun-24), or the various lots for Ref INSHITH ranging from 6631603 to 7257040.
  3. Immediately stop using any kits identified as part of this recall and quarantine them to prevent accidental use in surgical procedures.
  4. Contact your healthcare provider or Integra LifeSciences Corp. at their Princeton, New Jersey headquarters for instructions on how to return the affected products and to discuss potential replacements or refunds.
  5. For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls.

Your Remedy Options

📋Other Action

Quarantine and contact manufacturer

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Affected Products

Product: Combo Kit (Contains INS-8301, INS-4500, INS-HITH)
Model / REF:
31156
Z-1193-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780178255
Lot Numbers:
7281021 (Exp. Date: 1-Apr-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Apr-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
HITHSP04
Z-1194-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780263869
Lot Numbers:
7257028 (Exp. Date: 1-Jun-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Jun-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
HITHSP06
Z-1195-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780263876
Lot Numbers:
7257029 (Exp. Date: 1-Jun-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Jun-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard
Model / REF:
INS5HND
Z-1196-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780263906
Lot Numbers:
7249001 (Exp: 29-Jun-25)
7253133 (Exp: 29-Jun-25)
7253134 (Exp: 29-Jun-25)
7253135 (Exp: 16-Jul-25)
7253136 (Exp: 16-Jul-25)
7275711 (Exp: 29-Jul-25)
7300837 (Exp: 29-Jun-25)
Date Ranges: 29-Jun-25, 16-Jul-25, 29-Jul-25
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
INS7250
Z-1197-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780431916
Lot Numbers:
7124718 (Exp Date: 1-Sep-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Sep-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
INS7260
Z-1198-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780431923
Lot Numbers:
7124720 (Exp Date: 1-Sep-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Sep-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
INS7270
Z-1199-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780431930
Lot Numbers:
7257036 (Exp Date: 1-Sep-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Sep-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
INS7280
Z-1200-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780431947
Lot Numbers:
7127160 (Exp Date: 1-Sep-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Sep-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
INSHITH
Z-1201-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780263968
Lot Numbers:
6631603 (Exp: 1-Sep-23)
6631604 (Exp: 1-Sep-23)
6710212 (Exp: 1-Sep-23)
6710213 (Exp: 1-Sep-23)
6788598 (Exp: 1-Sep-23)
6788599 (Exp: 1-Dec-23)
6788600 (Exp: 1-Jan-24)
6896383 (Exp: 1-Dec-23)
6896384 (Exp: 1-Jan-24)
6896385 (Exp: 1-Jan-24)
6955153 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
6955154 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
6955155 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7000260 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7000261 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7000262 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7028225 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7028226 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7028227 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7073035 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7073036 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7073037 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7124699 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7124700 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7124702 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7249008 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
7249009 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
7257038 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
7257039 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
7257040 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Sep-23, 1-Dec-23, 1-Jan-24, 17-Mar-24, 1-Apr-24, 1-Jun-24
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard
Model / REF:
INSHITHND
Z-1202-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780263975
Lot Numbers:
6710227 (Exp: 30-Jun-24)
6788602 (Exp: 30-Jun-24)
6955170 (Exp: 7-Feb-25)
7000268 (Exp: 7-Feb-25)
7028247 (Exp: 10-Apr-25)
7078234 (Exp: 11-May-25)
7249010 (Exp: 18-Jul-25)
7253163 (Exp: 22-Jun-25)
Date Ranges: 30-Jun-24, 7-Feb-25, 10-Apr-25, 11-May-25, 18-Jul-25, 22-Jun-25
Product: Integra Cranial Access Kit
Model / REF:
INSHITHRZN
Z-1203-2024
UPC Codes:
10381780263982
Lot Numbers:
6631607 (Exp: 1-Sep-23)
6631608 (Exp: 1-Dec-23)
6710216 (Exp: 1-Sep-23)
6710217 (Exp: 1-Dec-23)
6788605 (Exp: 1-Jan-24)
6788606 (Exp: 1-Jan-24)
6896388 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
6896389 (Exp: 1-Dec-23)
6955158 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
6955159 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7000265 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7000266 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7028235 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7073054 (Exp: 17-Mar-24)
7073055 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7124709 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7124710 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7249011 (Exp: 1-Apr-24)
7253162 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
7257042 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
7257043 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
7264841 (Exp: 1-Jun-24)
Date Ranges: 1-Sep-23, 1-Dec-23, 1-Jan-24, 17-Mar-24, 1-Apr-24, 1-Jun-24

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93881
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Sold By: Integra LifeSciences Corp.; Medical distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 11 products (4 units; 27 units; 23 units; 1324 units; 188 units; 161 units; 30 units; 82 units; 8906 units; 915 units; 6093 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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