FDA Recall Terminated

Angiographic Injector and Syringe, MEDRAD MRXperion MR Injection System, MEDRAD MRXperion Sterile Disposable MRI Kit Usage: The MEDRAD MRXperion MR Injection System is a syringe based fluid delivery system indicated for delivery of contrast media and saline during MR applications. It is intended to be used for the specific purpose of injecting intravenous MR contrast media and saline into the human vascular system for diagnostic studies in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications with MRI scanners that have a magnetic field strength between 0.7 and 3.0 Tesla. Only trained healthcare professionals are intended to operate this device.

Recall: Z-2244-2016 · Initiated June 9, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2244-2016
Event Number
74513
Firm
Bayer Healthcare
FEI Number
2520313
Product Code
DXT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 9, 2016
Terminated
December 5, 2016
Address
1 Bayer Dr, Indianola, PA, 15051-9702

Description

Angiographic Injector and Syringe, MEDRAD MRXperion MR Injection System, MEDRAD MRXperion Sterile Disposable MRI Kit Usage: The MEDRAD MRXperion MR Injection System is a syringe based fluid delivery system indicated for delivery of contrast media and saline during MR applications. It is intended to be used for the specific purpose of injecting intravenous MR contrast media and saline into the human vascular system for diagnostic studies in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications with MRI scanners that have a magnetic field strength between 0.7 and 3.0 Tesla. Only trained healthcare professionals are intended to operate this device.

Reason

Bayer Healthcare is initiating this recall due to complaints that were received from customer sites describing a 4205 error message when the injector is used with a 3T scanner.

Action

Bayer sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Corrective Action letter dated June 8, 2016 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to take the following steps should a 4205 error message is encountered. For questions contact Bayer Customer Support Team at 1-800-633-7237.

Distribution

Worldwide and the US state of NEW YORK

Quantity

42 units