Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2019-09-18
Date Terminated2020-09-24
Product Quantity582
Reason for Recall
Snap lock connectors provided within implantable port kits may not meet dimensional specifications, and the catheter cannot be inserted into the snap lock connector prior to connection to the port chamber, resulting in a delay to the implantation procedure.
Firm Action
On September 18, 2019, AngioDynamics sent Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Letters to impacted consignees. Customers were asked to do the following:
IMMEDIATELY
o Stop using the product subject to recall.
o Remove any affected (recalled) product from your inventory (whether in labs, Central
Supply, Shipping and Receiving or ANY other location).
o Segregate this product in a secure location for return to AngioDynamics, Inc.
o Forward a copy of this recall notification to all sites to which you have distributed
affected product.
IN THE EVENT THAT THE PORT PRODUCT UNDER RECALL HAS BEEN UTILIZED (IMPLANTED)
o The occurrence rate of an out of specification snap lock connector is less than 100%.
o A port kit containing a properly sized snap lock connector allows the catheter to be
securely attached to the port.
o There are no actions required for an implanted port with a properly attached catheter.
Customers were asked to complete and return the Reply Verification Form, and to package and return the recalled product.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI and country of Canada.
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.