Medical device shortage: Thora-Para valved catheter drainage kit
The Thora-Para valved catheter drainage kit is currently reported as a medical device shortage under sections 62.21 to 62.26 of the Medical Devices Regulations. For a full list of shortages, refer to the List of shortages and discontinuations.
Posted on 2023-08-09 Footnote 1
Type of report
Actual medical device shortage
Name of medical device (including any component, accessory, consumable material or part that is in shortage, including the model name) if applicable
Thora-Para valved catheter drainage kit
Other names (for example trade name), if applicable
N/A
Package description (for example, packaging formats, sizes, quantities)
10 per case
Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known
II
Device identifier(s) (for example, serial number, catalogue number, part number, model number, or unique device identifier)
TPK1001, TPK1005
Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if known
5552
Authorization identification number (for devices authorized for importation or sale under an interim order made under section 30.1 of the Food and Drugs Act), if applicable
N/A
Single use product
Yes
Importers that have reported the shortage (Names of importers listed who have reported the shortage separately from the manufacturer or who are reporting on behalf of the manufacturer in a delegated capacity), if applicable
Beckton Dickinson Canada
Manufacturer’s name
CareFusion
Manufacturer’s mailing address mailing address
75 North Fairway Drive
Vernon Hills, IL
60061
USA
Reason for shortage
Other: The subject devices were to be discontinued as a business decision, however, this decision has since been reversed, and the subject devices will be reintroduced into Canada in October 2023.
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