ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2775-2015 ยท DXT Injector And Syringe, Angiographic

Bayer Healthcare

Angiographic Injector. Medrad Mark 7 Arterion Injection System, which utilizes Software Version SW 005.006_SH; to be used specifically for the purposes of injecting contrast medium and common flushing solutions into humans for angiographic studies.

DateSep 16, 2015 (initiated Aug 4, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSoftware Version SW 005.006_SH, resulted in the removal of purge enforcement from traditional New-Case, Power Up and Syringe Change use cases while the injector head is in the upright position.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionDirect accounts were notified by UPS Notification letter dated August 4, 2015 and advised when using the Arterion Injection System to ensure that purges are completed to avoid the injection of air.
Quantity71
DistributionWorldwide Distribution. US Nationwide, Germany, France, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K132928MEDRAD MARK 7 ARTERION INJECTION SYSTEM / SYRINGE, TWIST & GO SYRINGE
Medrad, Inc. / Bayer Medical Care, Inc., Jan 23, 2014