Events

Recall of EndoWave Connector clip

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

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
    47785
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1773-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-04-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2008-08-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-05-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=70195
  • 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
    Continous Flush Catheter - Product Code KRA
  • Reason
    Catheter disconnection. there is a potential for the catheter to disconnect from the catheter interface cable (cic) pod which connects to the control unit.
  • Action
    Firm representatives will visit and distribute connector clips and instructions for use to consignees beginning 04/01/2008 at no cost to the consignee.

Device

EndoWave Connector clip
  • Model / Serial
    CIC Connector Clip Part Number: 700-4000; Lot numbers: 080324024, 080324025, 080324026, 080324027, 080325002, 080325003. EndoWave System Control Unit S/N: PT3B-001, PT3B-002, PT3B-004, PT3B-006, PT3B-007, PT3B-008, PT3B-009, PT3B-010, PT3B-011, PT3B-012, PT3B-013, PT3B-014, PT3B-017, PT3B-018, PT3B-020, PT3B-021, PT3B-022, PT3B-024, PT3B-025, PT3B-027, PT3B-029, PT3B-030, PT3B-031, PT3B-032, PT3B-033, PT3B-034, PT3B-035, PT3B-037, PT3B-038, PT3B-040, PT3B-041, PT3B-042, PT3B-043, PT3B-044, PT3B-045, PT3B-046, PT3B-047, PT3B-049, PT3B-050, PT3B-051, PT3B-052, PT3B-057, PT3B-058, PT3B-059, PT3B-060, PT3B-062, PT3B-063, PT3B-064, PT3B-065, PT3B-066, PT3B-067, PT3B-068, PT3B-070, PT3B-071, PT3B-072, PT3B-073, PT3B-074, PT3B-075, PT3B-076, PT3B-078, PT3B-079, PT3B-080, PT3B-082, PT3B-084, PT3B-085, PT3B-087, PT3B-088, PT3B-089, PT3B-090, PT3B-091, PT3B-093, PT3B-094, PT3B-095, PT3B-096, PT3B-097, PT3B-098, PT3B-099, PT3B-100, PT3B-102, PT3B-103, PT3B-104, PT3B-108, PT3B-109, PT3B-110, PT3B-111, PT3B-112, PT3B-113, PT3B-114, PT3B-115, PT3B-118, PT3B-119, PT3B-121, PT3B-123, PT3B-124, PT3B-127, PT3B-128, PT3B-130, PT3B-131, PT3B-132, PT3B-133, PT3B-135, PT3B-137, PT3B-138, PT3B-139, PT3B-140, PT3B-141, PT3B-143, PT3B-145, PT3B-146, PT3B-147, PT3B-148, PT3B-150, PT3B-151, PT3B-152, PT3B-153, PT3B-154, PT3B-155, PT3B-156, PT3B-157, PT3B-158, PT3B-159, PT3B-163, PT3B-164, PT3B-165, PT3B-168, PT3B-169, PT3B-172, PT3B-173, PT3B-174, PT3B-175, PT3B-176, PT3B-177, PT3B-178, PT3B-180, PT3B-181, PT3B-183, PT3B-186, PT3B-188, PT3B-192, PT3B-193, PT3B-195, PT3B-196, PT3B-197, PT3B-199, PT3B-201, PT3B-202, PT3B-204, PT3B-205, PT3B-206, PT3B-207, PT3B-208, PT3B-210, PT3B-211, PT3B-212, PT3B-214, PT3B-215, PT3B-217, PT3B-218, PT3B-219, PT3B-221, PT3B-253, PT3B-254, PT3B-255, PT3B-256, PT3B-257, PT3B-258, PT3B-259, PT3B-260, PT3B-261, PT3B-262, PT3B-263, PT3B-264, PT3B-265, PT3B-266, PT3B-267, PT3B-268, PT3B-269, PT3B-270, PT3B-271, PT3B-273, PT3B-274, PT3B-275, PT3B-276, PT3B-280, PT3B-285, PT3B-286, PT3B-287, PT3B-288, PT3B-289, PT3B-291, PT3B-292, PT3B-294, PT3B-295, PT3B-297, PT3B-298, PT3B-308, PT3B-310, PT3B-311, PT3B-312, PT3B-313, PT3B-314, PT3B-315, PT3B-316, PT3B-319, PT3B-320, PT3B-321, PT3B-323, PT3B-326, PT3B-328, PT3B-329, PT3B-332, PT3B-333, PT3B-334, PT3B-335, PT3B-337, PT3B-338, PT3B-339, and PT3B-344.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Class II Recall - Nationwide
  • Product Description
    Infusion System. EKOS EndoWave Infusion System. EKOS EndoWave Infusion System Drug Delivery Catheter with Ultrasound Core. Labeled as Sterile, Single Use Only. Connector clip is CIC Connector Clip. The infusion system is intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytes, into the peripheral vasculature.
  • Manufacturer
    EKOS Corporation

Manufacturer

EKOS Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    EKOS Corporation, 11911 N Creek Pkwy S, Bothell WA 98011-8809
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Btg Plc
  • Source
    USFDA