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Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheter , REF 5200, sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, RX Only, Non-Pyrogenic, Manufactured by Vascu

FDA device recall Z-1712-2009 · posted 2009-08-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Reason for recall
Three occurrences of Twin-Pass catheters containing a piece of PTFE beading material in the OTW lumen have been reported to Vascular Solutions. The PTFE beading material is a processing aide used during hydrophilic coating. The beading is to be removed followed by a visual inspection prior to packaging
Action taken
Vascular Solutions, Inc. issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall - Lot Specific" notice dated July 6, 2009. The letter described the problem and product involved and asked Consignees to immediately check their Twin-Pass catheter inventory, remove any affected units and complete the Product Recall Inventory Form and return to Customer Service Department. For further questions, contact Vascular Solutions, Inc. at 1-763-656-4300.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
5885
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- Including Puerto Rico and states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH
Date initiated
2009-07-02
Date posted
2009-08-21
Date terminated
2012-04-03
Location
Maple Grove, MN

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