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Z-3266-2011

ANGIODYNAMICS UNI*FUSE INFUSION SYSTEM WITH COOPER WIRE, Catalog No./REF 12401818, CATHETER SIZE 4F, CATHETER...

Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters / initiated 2011-01-28 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters began a recall of ANGIODYNAMICS UNI*FUSE INFUSION SYSTEM WITH COOPER WIRE, Catalog No./REF 12401818, CATHETER SIZE 4F, CATHETER LENGTH 90 cm, INFUSION LENGTH 10 cm, OCCLUSION... on . The reason FDA records is "The particular lots of UniFuse Catheters were packaged with the wrong occluding ball guidewires". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-3266-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
Product
ANGIODYNAMICS UNI*FUSE INFUSION SYSTEM WITH COOPER WIRE, Catalog No./REF 12401818, CATHETER SIZE 4F, CATHETER LENGTH 90 cm, INFUSION LENGTH 10 cm, OCCLUSION WIRE SIZE .035 in., STERILE, AngioDynamics Inc., 603 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804
Product code
KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush
Reason for recall
The particular lots of UniFuse Catheters were packaged with the wrong occluding ball guidewires.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LETTERS (dated 1/28/11) and Recall Reply Forms were sent to the consignees via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The letters identified the scope of the recall, the reason for the recall, the status, and action to be taken. Customers were to identify and segregate the recalled lot in their possession. They were also to complete and fax back the Reply Form. The recalled product should be returned along with a copy of the Reply Form. Replacement product would be shipped upon receipt and confirmation of the returned product. Questions or concerns should be directed towards customers' local sales representative or call Julie Blair, Customer Service Manager at 1-800-772-6446.
Quantity in commerce
23 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and The Netherlands.
Product codes and lots
Lot 521388 (Use By 2013-07)