FDA Recall Terminated

ClariVein IC infusion catheter, Model Number: 65-018-E4S Product Usage: The ClariVein IC infusion catheter is indicated for infusion of physician-specified agents into the peripheral vasculature.

Recall: Z-1146-2018 · Initiated November 9, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1146-2018
Event Number
79324
Firm
Vascular Insights, LLC
FEI Number
3005831739
Product Code
KRA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 9, 2017
Terminated
December 18, 2018
Address
1 Pine Hill Dr, Ste 100, Quincy, MA, 02169-7485

Description

ClariVein IC infusion catheter, Model Number: 65-018-E4S Product Usage: The ClariVein IC infusion catheter is indicated for infusion of physician-specified agents into the peripheral vasculature.

Reason

Certain catheters could have a compromised catheter shaft due to a manufacturing defect which could result in some delamination of the catheter shaft including during introduction of the catheter into a vascular access introducer.

Action

Vascular Insights sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to 1. Do not use or distribute any recalled product. 2. Immediately remove all recalled product from your inventory. 3. Segregate recalled product in a secure location and follow the instruction herein to return the recalled product and receive replacement product. 4. Immediately forward a copy of this recall notification to any/all sites to which you may have distributed the affected product and provide directions to follow the instructions contained herein. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form.

Distribution

U.S Nationwide in the states: AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

Quantity

928