ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2148-2015 ยท KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush

EKOS Corporation

The EKOS EkoSonic Control Unit is intended exclusively for use with the EkoSonic Endovascular Device and the EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device. The EkoSonic Endovascular System consists of three main components: -a single use EkoSonic Endovascular Device which is comprised of an Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) and -removable MicroSonic Device (MSD), and -a reusable EKOS EkoSonic Cont

DateJul 20, 2015 (initiated Jun 24, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe Connector Interface Cable (CIC) was not recognized by the EkoSonic PT-3B control unit.
Root causeVendor change control
ActionEkos sent an "Urgent Voluntary Medical Device and Replacement" letter dated June 24, 2015, to US customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The replacement CIC and recall letter were sent by FEDERAL EXPRESS directly to the person responsible for maintaining the EkoSonic System. Tracking numbers and delivery notifications will be retained for each shipment. Letters to Risk Management and Purchasing were sent by REGISTER MAIL. The return cards will be retained for each letter. Customers with questions can contact EKOS Customer
Quantity46 units
DistributionNationwide Distribution
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K081467EKOSONIC ENDOVASCULAR SYSTEM WITH RAPID PULSE MODULATION
Ekos Corp., Jun 26, 2008
K111705EKOSONIC ENDOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Ekos Corporation, Aug 3, 2011
K140151EKOSONIC MACH 4 ENDOVASCULAR DEVICE/EKOSONIC CONTROL UNIT
Btg International, Inc., May 21, 2014