Option"ELITE Vena Cava Filter System REF 352506070E UDI-DI code: 00886333217151 The Option"ELITE Filter is indicated for

FDA device recall Z-0589-2026 · posted 2025-11-24 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

Reason for recall

Due to complaints of increased resistance when advancing the dilator within the introducer sheath. This issue could potential result in procedural delays and/or risk of venous intimal injuries if excessive force is applied

Action taken

On 09/12/2025, the firm sent via certified mail an "Urgent - Product Recall Notice" to customers. On 9/2025 the firm sent a follow-up "URGENT - MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated 9/29/2025 informing them that Argon Medical Devices is voluntarily recalling five affected lots of the Option ELITE Vena Cava Filter System products in response to reports of increased resistance when advancing the dilator within the introducer sheath. Customers are instructed to: 1. Immediately discontinue use of the affected devices listed in the Recall Letter. 2. Segregate and quarantine the affected devices. 3. Complete and return the response form included at the end of this notification via regular mail or email by 9/26/2025. 4. Return all affected devices to Argon Medical Devices using the instructions provided below. 5. Share this recall notice with the following parties to ensure consignees receive a copy and respond accordingly: a. Anyone within their organization who may use this device. b. Any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred or further distributed. c. Anyone who needs to be aware within their organization. The product may be returned at Argon s expense to the address below with the returned goods authorization (RGA# 29074) clearly marked. RGA# 29074 Argon Medical Devices, Inc. 1445 Flat Creek Road Athens, TX 75751 USA For any questions contact/email Clayton.Jones@argonmedical.com, or Scott.Bishop@argonmedical.com.

Root cause

Equipment maintenance

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

DTK

Quantity affected

Total devices 1821 (US=1794 and O.U.S.=27) units

Distribution

U.S. (nationwide) distribution to states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN,

Date initiated

2025-09-12

Date posted

2025-11-24

Location

Athens, TX

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