ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1733-2010 ยท KRA Catheter, Continuous Flush

Angiodynamics, Inc.

ANGIODYNAMICS BENEPHIT(TM) XT Infusion System, 35 cm, Targeted Renal Therapy Infusion system, Model/REF Number 70035, STERILE, EO, Intended for Single Use Only. AngioDynamics, Incorporated 603 Queensbury, NY 12804.

DateMay 28, 2010 (initiated Apr 30, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonBenephit Infusion Catheters may exhibit a hole or tear in the primary sterile barrier packaging. The product is intended to be sterile. Breaches in the sterile packaging may result in non-sterile product, which could potentially cause a patient infection which is a serious medical condition.
Root causePackaging change control
ActionAngiodynamics, Inc. issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification (dated 4/28/10). Customers were advised of the affected product and instructed to return all recalled product to the firm. For further information, contact Angiodynamics, Inc. Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446.
Quantity741
DistributionDistributed Nationwide and to Italy
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K033569FLOWMEDICA BIFURCATED INFUSION SYSTEM, INFUSION CATHETER AND INTRODUCER SHEATH
Flowmedica, Inc., Jan 13, 2004
K050205BENEPHIT BIFURCATED INFUSION CATHETER AND 5FR. INTRODUCER SHEATH
Flowmedica, Inc., Mar 4, 2005
K082163FLOWMEDICA BENEPHIT INFUSION SYSTEMS
Flowmedica, Inc., Oct 29, 2008