Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Vital-Port Vascular Access System Recalled by Cook Vascular Inc. Due to Non-coring needle provided with the Cook Vital-Port¿ Vascular...

Date: November 28, 2017
Company: Cook Vascular 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 Cook Vascular Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Vital-Port Vascular Access System, Subcutaneous, implanted, intravascular infusion port and catheter, IP, IP-S, Product usage: The devices are intended for use in patient therapy requiring long-term vascular access for infusion therapy and/or blood sampling.

Quantity: 31,006 Units

Why Was This Recalled?

Non-coring needle provided with the Cook Vital-Port¿ Vascular Assess System (Vital-Port) may cut or dislodge a core or sliver of material from the Vital-Port septum when the non-coring needle is inserted into the Vital-Port. This needle is used on the initial implant of the Vital-Port. Vital-Port products that have been successfully placed in patients are not impacted by this recall.

Where Was This Sold?

The devices have been distributed within the United States and the following countries: United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Faroe Islands, France, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Latvia, Morocco, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, San Marino, El Salvador, Turkey, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Kosovo, China, and South Africa.

About Cook Vascular Inc.

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