Events

Recall of Device Recall SoftVu Angiographic Catheter

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

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
    59794
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3259-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-06-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-09-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-10-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=103751
  • 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, intravascular, diagnostic - Product Code DQO
  • Reason
    The lot of soft-vu catheters was labeled 90 cm in length; however the product was cut to a 65 cm length.
  • Action
    The firm ANGIODYNAMICS, Inc., sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 7, 2011 to the consignees via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken. The customers were instructed not to use the product and to return it to AngioDynamics, Inc. in Queensbury, NY. The letter also instructed the consignees to (1.) Identify and segregate the recalled lot that is in your possession, (2.) Complete the enclosed Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter Recall Reply Form and fax it to the attention of the Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter Recall Coordinator at 518-798-1360. It is important that even if you do not have any product remaining in your possession that you fill out the attached form noting zero quantity to be returned and fax the form to ANGIODYNAMICS. (3.) Ship the recalled product to ANGIODYNAMICS. Replacement product will be shipped upon receipt and confirmation of the returned product. Reference Return Authorization Number XXXXXXXXXX on the outside of the shipping box and include a copy of the Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter Recall Reply Form with your shipment. If you have any additional questions or concerns or need more detailed instruction on how to comply with this notice, please do not hesitate to contact your local sales representative or call the Customer Service Manager, at ANGIODYNAMICS Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446. You may also e-mail your questions to customerservice@angiodynamics.com.

Device

Device Recall SoftVu Angiographic Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 517631, Use By 06/2013
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: California, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, and country of: Spain.
  • Product Description
    ANGIODYNAMICS Angiographic Catheter, Soft-Vu Cobra (2) BRAIDED, 5 F x 90 cm x .035 in., Catalog No./REF 10709105, STERILE, MANUFACTURED IN USA, AngioDynamics, Inc. 603 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804 || Angiographic catheter
  • Manufacturer
    Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters

Manufacturer

Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
  • Manufacturer Address
    Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters, 14 Plaza Drive, Latham NY 12110-3421
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    AngioDynamics Inc
  • Source
    USFDA