ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0997-05 ยท DYG Catheter, Flow Directed

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Right Heart Catheter Product Line: Catalog Number 601261-----WP605P Wedge Press Cath.

DateJul 16, 2005 (initiated May 25, 2005)
StatusTerminated
ReasonReports in a small percentage of Right Heart Catheter Products Line related to cracked catheter tips, leaking at the manifold and cracked hubs.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm sent out recall notification letters to the Directors of Materials Management on 5/27/2005.
Quantity93 units
DistributionProduct was distributed to distributors and hospitals nationwide. Also, the products were distributed to Germany and Japan.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K822806BALLOON WEDGE PRESSURE, ANGIOGRAPHIC
Nova Medical Specialties, Nov 1, 1982
K832287NOVA BALLOON THERMODILUTION INFUSION
Nova Medical Specialties, Oct 19, 1983
K841639NOVA BALLOON THERMODILUTION CATH.
Nova Medical Specialties, Aug 12, 1984