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Vortex VX, Port System, 9.6FR, REF/Part Number : P5455K, Catalog Number: P5455, Latex Free, Sterile, AngioDynamics Incor

FDA device recall Z-0149-2008 · posted 2007-12-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Rita Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Incorrect Size Catheter: The product may contain an incorrect size catheter.
Action taken
Notification of the AngioDynamics, Inc. sales force and the domestic and international distributors began on 10/3/2007. Starting on 10/09/2007, Urgent Medical Device Recall letters were sent to all customers requesting that device useage cease and immediate return begin as well as the completion of a fax back form (number of devices used, number to be returned).
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
LJT
Quantity affected
150 kits
Distribution
Worldwide : USA including states of AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, MD, NC, OH, TX, and VT, and countries of Australia, Korea and The Netherlands.
Date initiated
2007-10-03
Date posted
2007-12-28
Date terminated
2008-07-14
Location
Manchester, GA

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