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Terminated

ACIST Multi-Use Syringe Kit, Model A2000; SKU # : 014612; labeled as STERILE; Manufactured: Acist Medical Systems, Inc., 7450 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 150, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA. Catalogue No: 800061-003. (The multiple use A20000 syringe kit is comprised of a terminally sterilized syringe barrel and a contrast spike assembly)

FDA Recall Z-0359-2008 · Posted 2007-12-08

Recalling FirmAcist Medical Systems
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDXT
Date Initiated2007-10-03
Date Terminated2008-10-06
Product Quantity177,050 Kits

Reason for Recall

Syringe Fracture: the syringe may be fractured, causing contrast to be sprayed from syringe fracture.

Firm Action

The Urgent Medical Device Recall letter was sent by certified mail to all U.S. base customers on 10/3,4/07. Customers were advised to stop distribution of the product and immediately cease use of the product. Recalled product is to be returned using the FedEx Airbill that was enclosed with the recall letter. Customers were to complete the enclosed "Device Recall Response" form even if they did not have any impacted kits in inventory.

Root Cause

Process design

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution - including states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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