BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    MEDRAD Avanta Fluid Management Injection System, Catalog numbers: AVA 500 TABL, AVA 500 PEDL Product Usage: Administration of intravascular radio-opaque contrast media and common flushing solutions during angiographic procedures.

    Recall: Z-2866-2011 · Initiated June 2, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2866-2011
    Event Number
    59167
    Firm
    Medrad Inc
    FEI Number
    2520313
    Product Code
    DXT
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    June 2, 2011
    Posted
    July 22, 2011
    Terminated
    June 5, 2012
    Address
    1 Medrad Dr, Indianola, PA, 15051-9759

    Description

    MEDRAD Avanta Fluid Management Injection System, Catalog numbers: AVA 500 TABL, AVA 500 PEDL Product Usage: Administration of intravascular radio-opaque contrast media and common flushing solutions during angiographic procedures.

    Reason

    Event was initially intended to be a product enhancement of the MEDRAD Avanta Fluid Management Injection System. Upgrades were initiated in October, 2007. Observance of a possible increase in complaints and adverse event reporting resulted in the firm issuing "Important Product Use Reminder" to remind users of proper procedures for using the system and the need for diligence in reducing air embo

    Action

    Medrad Inc., sent two types of "MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" notifications on June 2, 2011 to all affected customers. 1. To those customers who Avanta Systems have already undergone market withdrawal and thus have been upgraded, the notification provided customer awareness that prior action should be considered a field correction. The letter stated that NO action is required since their system(s) has already been upgraded. If you have any questions, concerning these activities contact the Director of Quality Systems at (724) 940-6905. 2. To those customers whose Avanta Systems have not yet been upgraded through market withdrawal, the notification informed customers that the recalling firm is undertaking a Field Correction to upgrade their system(s). The letter included a step by step guide that will allow customers to verify that their system(s) has NOT been upgraded. Customers are instructed to complete and fax this form to MEDRAD at (412) 406-0941. If you have any questions, concerning these activities contact the Product Manager at (412) 767-2400, extension 8401.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution -- (USA) (nationwide) including the state of Puerto Ricoand the countries of: AE, AL, AT, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CO, CY, DE, DK, DO, ES, FI, FR, GB, HK, HR, HU, IE, IL, IS, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, LY, MA, MT, MX, MY, NL, PA, PH, PK, PT, QA, RS, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, TR, VI, and ZA.

    Quantity

    842