Z-1846-2020Class I

Python Embolectomy Catheters, Sterile EO, CE, Ref numbers/UDI: A4E01/(01)00607915113407...

Name: Z-1846-2020 Python Embolectomy Catheters, Sterile EO, CE, Ref numbers/UDI: A4E01/(01)00607915113407...
Creator: Applied Medical Resources Corp
Published: 2019-10-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Applied Medical Resources Corp / initiated 2019-10-24 / Terminated

FDA source

Applied Medical Resources Corp began a recall of Python Embolectomy Catheters, Sterile EO, CE, Ref numbers/UDI: A4E01/(01)00607915113407; A4E02/(01)00607915113414; A4E03/(01)00607915113421... on 2019-10-24. FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1846-2020
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2019-10-24
Posted: 2020-05-07
Terminated: 2023-06-01
Recalling firm: Applied Medical Resources Corp
Product: Python Embolectomy Catheters, Sterile EO, CE, Ref numbers/UDI: A4E01/(01)00607915113407; A4E02/(01)00607915113414; A4E03/(01)00607915113421; A4E04/(01)00607915113438; A4E05/(01)00607915113445; A4E06/(01)00607915113452; A4E08/(01)00607915113476; A4E09/(01)00607915113483
Product code: DXE Catheter, Embolectomy
Reason for recall: The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.
FDA root cause: Component change control
Action: On November 08, 2019, a "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter was sent via UPS to all affected customers. In addition to providing information on the recalled products, the letter asked customers to do the following: 1. Check your inventory for the recalled product. 2. Complete the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall and indicate if your facility is returning or has already used product from the lot listed above. 3. If no product is being returned, please indicate on the Recall Notification Confirmation Form. 4. If you are a distributor, please notify any facilities to which you distributed the affected product. Please also complete Page 4 of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form. 5. Return the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical by email to [email protected] or faxing it to (949) 713-8908. 6. Return affected product and a copy of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical (Product Return Instructions are on Page 5). 7. For product return questions, please contact Jaclene Rios-Simpson, Senior Manager, Customer Relations at (949) 713-8688 or [email protected]. 8. For regulatory questions, please contact me, Lauren Contursi, at (949) 713-8767 or [email protected].
Quantity in commerce: 28,799 catheters in total
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - United States: Nationwide OUS: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom
Product codes and lots: Model A4E01, PYTHON 5MM-40CM, lot numbers 1259463, 1268371, 1274343, 1281314, 1288397, 1291497, 1302766, 1305919, 1312958, 1317578, 1319209, 1324383, 1326383, 1333050, 1338309, 1339544. Model A4E02, PYTHON 5MM-80CM, lot numbers 1257416, 1268372, 1281315, 1283401, 1293028, 1294897, 1303013, 1305920, 1317579, 1319807, 1324384, 1331435, 1332003, 1338732, 1339490 Model A4E03, PYTHON 9MM-40CM, lot numbers 1256874,1263093,1269005,1276315,1281787,1287079,1298430,1303017, 1308139, 1319211, 1330447, 1331896, 1333407, 1337644, 1341362 (note: lot numbers edited for correctness 4/23/2021) Model A4E04, PYTHON 9MM-80CM, lot numbers 1255539, 1262756, 1269004, 1276316, 1281786, 1288847, 1293169, 1299257, 1303808, 1312595, 1319212, 1321387, 1325381, 1331884, 1332592, 1337686, 1339491 Model A4E05, PYTHON 11MM-40CM, lot numbers 1263092, 1268170, 1273184, 1278603, 1283650, 1288347, 1292823, 1296020, 1299013, 1305922, 1310451, 1318835, 1320036, 1323535, 1325777, 1330446, 1331328, 1337641, 1339492 Model A4E06, PYTHON 11MM-80CM, lot numbers 1261855, 1268451, 1276317, 1284924, 1290454, 1298079, 1305921, 1310623, 1320183, 1323280, 1330449, 1332579, 1337652, 1339493 Model A4E08, PYTHON 13MM-80CM, lot numbers 1252636, 1259464, 1263484, 1265630, 1266989, 1267854, 1268688, 1276314, 1281784, 1283399, 1287076, 1290936, 1294898, 1303211, 1306288, 1308127, 1312957, 1315919, 1317577, 1319637, 1320236, 1324382, 1332433, 1335657, 1339494 Model A4E09, PYTHON 14MM-80CM, lot numbers 1260019, 1273374, 1281783, 1283770, 1295466, 1299012, 1305368, 1317203, 1317876, 1319210, 1324390, 1330448, 1332593, 1337653, 1339495

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1846-2020
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1846-2020	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-05-13	2020-05-07
Z-1847-2020	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-05-13	2020-05-07
Z-1848-2020	Class I	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2020-05-13	2020-05-07

Product code DXE

K970762Class IIDual Lumen Embolectomy CatheterApplied Medical Resources / cleared 1997-03-28

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