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EKOS EndoWave Infusion System consisting of a Drug Delivery Catheter and an Ultrasound Core. Labeled as Sterile, Single

FDA device recall Z-1892-2008 · posted 2008-09-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
EKOS Corporation
Reason for recall
Product mislabeled - 6 cm treatment zone catheter had been built using 50 cm treatment zone drilled tubing. Consequently, drug was delivered outside of the treatment zone.
Action taken
On 02/20/08 firm notified customers by phone or email informing them of the issue and notifying them to segregate affected product and hold for return. Letters were sent via FedEx or email, or were hand delivered by firm representative to customers on 02/21/08 informing them of the issue and requesting return of affected product for replacement. Contact Jocelyn Kersten at 425-415-3132 if you have questions.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KRA
Quantity affected
10 units
Distribution
Product was distributed to hospitals in the following states: WA, NC, IL, OH, NY, MI, and KY with no foreign distribution.
Date initiated
2008-02-20
Date posted
2008-09-16
Date terminated
2011-05-13
Location
Bothell, WA

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ENDOWAVE INFUSION SYSTEM (K072507)Ekos Corp.2007-10-04