Events

Recall of Device Recall Avanta Fluid Management Injection System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medrad Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    54453
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1199-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-01-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-03-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-04-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=88518
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Angiographic Injector and Syringe - Product Code DXT
  • Reason
    The product may be defective resulting in a reduction of the saline delivery rate and inadequate air purging.
  • Action
    The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 1/6/10 to all customers that received the affected lots. The customers were instructed to determine whether or not they had the affected product lots. Customers are to discontinue use and contact MEDRAD Customer Support or their MIP Rep to make arrangements for return of the recalled product. Any affected product returned will be replaced at no charge to the customer. Customers are also to complete and sign the attached form and fax it back to the firm. Questions concerning this recall are to be directed to Deb Easler, Product Manager, at 412-767-2400.

Device

Device Recall Avanta Fluid Management Injection System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers 820007 and 820008
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including stated of AL, AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, MD, MO, NM, NY, OH,OK, PA, TN, TX, and WI. and countries of Belgium, Germany, and Italy.
  • Product Description
    Avanta Fluid Management Injection System, Avanta Multi-Patient Disposable Set (MPAT) High Pressure Check Valve, Catalog number AVA 500 MPAT, Material number 3018231.
  • Manufacturer
    Medrad Inc

Manufacturer

Medrad Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medrad Inc, 1 Medrad Dr, Indianola PA 15051-9759
  • Source
    USFDA