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Z-1763-2010

DURAMAX (TM) Hemodialysis Catheters, Stacked Tip 28 cm Straight Basic Kit, Catalog Number/REF 10302804, 510...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2010-01-08 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Angiodynamics, Inc. began a recall of DURAMAX (TM) Hemodialysis Catheters, Stacked Tip 28 cm Straight Basic Kit, Catalog Number/REF 10302804, 510 (k) 080400, Sterile --- Manufactured in USA by... on . The reason FDA records is "The product has the potential for a cross-lumen leak. One of the two leak testers that are used to perform the leak test on the DuraMax Catheters was found to be faulty. The tester was not able to detect cross-lumen...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1763-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
DURAMAX (TM) Hemodialysis Catheters, Stacked Tip 28 cm Straight Basic Kit, Catalog Number/REF 10302804, 510 (k) 080400, Sterile --- Manufactured in USA by AngioDynamics, Inc. 603 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804
Product code
MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Reason for recall
The product has the potential for a cross-lumen leak. One of the two leak testers that are used to perform the leak test on the DuraMax Catheters was found to be faulty. The tester was not able to detect cross-lumen leaks. Both testers were used during the manufacturing 100% leak test.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Customers were sent URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LETTERS (dated 1/07/10) via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Customers were instructed to return all recalled product. A return authorization number was assigned to each customer in the recall notification letter and a UPS account was provided for return freight. A reply form was provided in the recall notification letter. Questions were directed to the company sales representatives or to Customer Service at 800-772-6446.
Quantity in commerce
1,195
Distribution
Nationwide and St. Thomas, VI
Product codes and lots
Lots 978911, 980647, 981114, 981844, 982372, C68435, C68436, C68437, C68438, C68439, 981964