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Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter Recalled by Medtronic Neurosurgery Due to There is a potential for a defect on...
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 Medtronic Neurosurgery directly.
Affected Products
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.
Quantity: 3,858 units
Why Was This Recalled?
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.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Medtronic Neurosurgery
Medtronic Neurosurgery has 31 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report