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Terminated

Irrigation Catheters (Models IRR-XXX-XX): Model Numbers & Description: IRR-023-10F,CATHETER IRRIGATION 10F 23CM; IRR-080-4F, CATHETER, IRRIGATION 4F 80CM; IRR-080-6F, CATHETER, IRRIGATION 6F 80CM. Irrigation Catheters are indicated for irrigation in the peripheral vascular system and biliary tree.

FDA Recall Z-2448-2012 · Posted 2012-09-25

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQY
Date Initiated2012-08-09
Date Terminated2013-03-22
Product Quantity40,238 units for all products in Recall Event

Reason for Recall

Applied Medical is recalling specific lot numbers of its Vascular Catheters because they may have a potential for packaging particulate matter to reside on the product.

Firm Action

Applied Medical sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated August 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form and to return it to the firm via e-mail to [email protected] or fax to (949) 713-8832. For product return questions, customers were instructed to contact Sales Operations Administrator at (949) 713-8652.For questions regarding this recall contact the firm at (949) 713-8041.

Root Cause

Material/Component Contamination

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and South Africa.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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