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Z-3262-2011

ANGIODYNAMICS PROFILER BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER, Catalog No./REF 16801105, BALLOON DIAMETER 5MM, BALLOON...

Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters / initiated 2011-02-25 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters began a recall of ANGIODYNAMICS PROFILER BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER, Catalog No./REF 16801105, BALLOON DIAMETER 5MM, BALLOON LENGTH 4 CM, CATHETER LENGTH 40 CM, STERILE... on . The reason FDA records is "The particular lots of Profiler PTA Balloon Catheters were labeled incorrectly. Lot 532109 contains product that is actually 5 mm x 4 cm x 40 cm and Lot 532794 contains product that is actually 4 mm x 2 cm x 40 cm". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-3262-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
Product
ANGIODYNAMICS PROFILER BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER, Catalog No./REF 16801105, BALLOON DIAMETER 5MM, BALLOON LENGTH 4 CM, CATHETER LENGTH 40 CM, STERILE, MANUFACTURED IN USA AngioDynamics 603 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804 Cardiovascular catheterization
Product code
DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Reason for recall
The particular lots of Profiler PTA Balloon Catheters were labeled incorrectly. Lot 532109 contains product that is actually 5 mm x 4 cm x 40 cm and Lot 532794 contains product that is actually 4 mm x 2 cm x 40 cm.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
Angiodynamics, Inc sent a "Urgent Medical Device Recall letter" dated February 25, 2011 to all affected customers via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed the following steps 1. Identify and segregate the recalled lot that is in your possession. 2. Complete the enclosed Profiler PTA Balloon Catheter Recall Reply Form and fax it to the attention of the Profiler PTA Balloon Catheter Recall Coordinator at 518-798-1360. The form lists the catalog numbers, lot numbers, and quantity our records indicate your facility has received. For further questions please call 1-800-772-6446.
Quantity in commerce
14 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the states of CA, GA, ID, MI, OH and PA.
Product codes and lots
Lot 532794 (Use By 2013-12)