Events

Recall of Device Recall DURAMAX Hemodialysis Catheters, Stacked Tip 32 cm Straight Basic Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Angiodynamics, 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
    55701
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1764-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-01-08
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-06-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-07-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=91605
  • 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
    Catheter, hemodialysis, implanted - Product Code MSD
  • Reason
    The product has the potential for a cross-lumen leak. one of the two leak testers that are used to perform the leak test on the duramax catheters was found to be faulty. the tester was not able to detect cross-lumen leaks. both testers were used during the manufacturing 100% leak test.
  • Action
    Customers were sent URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LETTERS (dated 1/07/10) via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. Customers were instructed to return all recalled product. A return authorization number was assigned to each customer in the recall notification letter and a UPS account was provided for return freight. A reply form was provided in the recall notification letter. Questions were directed to the company sales representatives or to Customer Service at 800-772-6446.

Device

Device Recall DURAMAX Hemodialysis Catheters, Stacked Tip 32 cm Straight Basic Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Lots 978913, 980648, 981115, C68440, C68441
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and St. Thomas, VI
  • Product Description
    DURAMAX (TM) Hemodialysis Catheters, Stacked Tip 32 cm Straight Basic Kit, Catalog Number/REF 10302805, 510 (k) 080400, Sterile --- Manufactured in USA by AngioDynamics, Inc. 603 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804
  • Manufacturer
    Angiodynamics, Inc.

Manufacturer

Angiodynamics, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Angiodynamics, Inc., 603 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury NY 12804
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    AngioDynamics Inc
  • Source
    USFDA