FDA Recall Terminated

Bigger-Better-Bladder With 3/8" ID tubing, ITEM BBB38

Recall: Z-2050-2016 · Initiated March 3, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2050-2016
Event Number
73608
Firm
Circulatory Technology Inc
FEI Number
1000522036
Product Code
DTN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 3, 2016
Terminated
April 20, 2017
Address
21 Singworth St, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771-3703

Description

Bigger-Better-Bladder With 3/8" ID tubing, ITEM BBB38

Reason

The seal between the balloon and the housing may leak.

Action

Circulatory Technology Inc. sent an Urgent Product Recall notices dated March 3, 2016, to their customers via email. Circulatory Technology Inc. has identified this action as a voluntary recall, however they did not withdraw the product from the market. Instead, Circulatory Technology Inc. has advised customers to check the integrity of the seal between both the inlet and outlet tube and the housing as per the Instructions For Use. In addition, for this lot, Circulatory Technology Inc. recommends that you bend the inlet as well as the outlet tube away from the housing before conducting the leak test. There should be no visible separation between the tubing and the housing. Customers with questions can call 516-624-2424.

Distribution

US Distribution to the states of: CA, IN, MI, NY, PA, TX & VA

Quantity

72 units