Recall Z-2446-2012 ยท DXE Catheter, Embolectomy
Applied Medical Resources Corp
Embolectomy Catheters (Models A44XX, A4FXX, CE0XXXST, and CE0XXX): Model Numbers & Description: A4402, 3F-40CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4403, 3F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4404, 4F-40CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4405, 4F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4406, 5F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4407, 6F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4408, 7F-80CM, SYNTEL RT-EMB; A4F00, 2F-60CM (PREM) SYNTEL CATHETER; A4F01, 2F-80CM, (PREM) SYNTEL CATHETER; A4F02,
| Date | Sep 25, 2012 (initiated Aug 9, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Applied Medical is recalling specific lot numbers of its Vascular Catheters because they may have a potential for packaging particulate matter to reside on the product. |
| Root cause | Material/Component Contamination |
| Action | Applied Medical sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated August 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form and to return it to the firm via e-mail to recall60476587@appliedmedical.com or fax to (949) 713-8832. For product return questions, customers were instructed to contact Sales Operations Administrator at (949) 713-8652.For questions regarding this recall contact the firm at (949) 713-8041. |
| Quantity | 40,238 units for all products in Recall Event |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakista |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K901627 | ARTERIAL EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER Applied Vascular Devices, Inc., Oct 19, 1990 |