FDA Recall Terminated

ANGIODYNAMICS 4F Stiffened Micro-Introducer, Item Number H787065971035, Catalog No.REF 06597103 Indicated for percutaneous introduction of guidewire or catheter into the vascular system following a small 21-gauge needle stick

Recall: Z-0778-2017 · Initiated September 28, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0778-2017
Event Number
75420
Firm
Angiodynamics, Inc.
FEI Number
1319211
Product Code
DYB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
September 28, 2016
Terminated
June 18, 2018
Address
603 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY, 12804-7619

Description

ANGIODYNAMICS 4F Stiffened Micro-Introducer, Item Number H787065971035, Catalog No.REF 06597103 Indicated for percutaneous introduction of guidewire or catheter into the vascular system following a small 21-gauge needle stick

Reason

Greatbatch Medical the manufacturer of the 4F and 5F sheath/dilator components has determined that the products listed in their September 7, 2016 Recall Notification have the potential for the rotating luer to detach from the dilator hub during use. AngioDynamics has confirmed that affected sheath/dilators (Greatbatch Model Numbers 10904-001 and 10904-002) have been included in packaged AngioDynamics Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kits.

Action

Angiiodynamics sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated September 28, 2016, to all affected customers. Recall notifications were delivered by Federal Express. Customers were instructed to segregate and return all affected devices to AngioDynamics and to complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form, provided in the recall notification by fax to 1-800-782-1357. Customers were encouraged to forward a copy of the recall notification to all sites to which have distributed affected product. If affected product is located in your institution, please call AngioDynamics Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Monday Friday: Eastern Standard Time) to obtain a replacement or credit for your returned product. Promptly complete, sign and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form (even if you do not have any product to return); following the directions on this page and the Reply Verification Tracking Form via to [email protected]. Customers with questions should contact customer service at 1-800-772-6446.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, SC, NY, ME, PA, MD, VA, WA, WI, WV, TN, and TX

Quantity

4 boxes