Langston Dual Lumen Catheters, 6F, REF 5540, Sterile EO, RX only, Vascular Solutions, Inc, 6464 Sycamore Court, Minneapo

FDA device recall Z-2608-2010 · posted 2010-09-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Reason for recall

Investigation of a recent Device Experience Report has made us aware of a potential problem with our 6F Langston dual lumen pigtail catheter (Model 5540) with the following lot numbers: 548110, 548227, 548364, 548430, 548554 & 548723. Recently, it was reported that pouches containing Langston Pigtail catheter (Model 5540) were missing a seal, posing a risk of product contamination. It is possib

Action taken

Consignees were sent on 9/2/10, a Vascular Solutions "Urgent Medical Device Field Action" letter dated September 1, 2010. The letter was addressed to Cath Lab Manager. The letter descried the product and the problem. Provided instructions to examine pouches of opened boxes to see if they have not been sealed. If unsealed, they recommended to remove pouches from the current inventory. For unopened boxes they recommended to remove the boxes from the inventory. Requested consignees to complete the Field Action Customer Inventory Form included with the letter. For any questions, please contact the firm at 763-656-6032.

Root cause

Process control

Status

Terminated

Product code

DQO

Quantity affected

1,128 boxes ( 5pk)

Distribution

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS,MO, NE, NY,NH, NJ, NM, NY,NC, OH, OK, OR, A, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. SINGAPORE, M

Date initiated

2010-09-02

Date posted

2010-09-28

Date terminated

2012-04-24

Location

Maple Grove, MN

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