Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Aesculap Inc.(AIC) Miethke Ventricular Catheter with Deflector/Miethke Shunt System The Recalled by Aesculap, Inc. Due to AIC (USA) received information regarding 3 complaints in...

Date: April 21, 2014
Company: Aesculap, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Aesculap, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Aesculap Inc.(AIC) Miethke Ventricular Catheter with Deflector/Miethke Shunt System The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum.

Quantity: 48

Why Was This Recalled?

AIC (USA) received information regarding 3 complaints in which the deflector did not move freely on the ventricular catheter.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 10 states: CT, KS, KY, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, WA

Affected (10 states)Not affected

About Aesculap, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report