Langston Dual Lumen Catheters, 6F, REF 5540, Sterile EO, RX only, Vascular Solutions, Inc, 6464 Sycamore Court, Minneapolis, MN 55369, 110 cm length, - 0.038" recom guidewire, 1000 psi pressure limit. Usage: Indicated for delivery of contrast medium in angiographic studies and for simultaneous pressure measurement from two sites, This type of pressure measurement is useful in determining transvalvular, intravascular and interventricular pressure gradients.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 28, 2010).
- Company
- Vascular Solutions, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- September 2, 2010
- Posted
- September 28, 2010
- Terminated
- April 24, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-2608-2010
- Quantity
- 1,128 boxes ( 5pk)
- Firm Location
- Maple Grove, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Investigation of a recent Device Experience Report has made us aware of a potential problem with our 6F Langston dual lumen pigtail catheter (Model 5540) with the following lot numbers: 548110, 548227, 548364, 548430, 548554 & 548723. Recently, it was reported that pouches containing Langston Pigtail catheter (Model 5540) were missing a seal, posing a risk of product contamination. It is possib
Distribution
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS,MO, NE, NY,NH, NJ, NM, NY,NC, OH, OK, OR, A, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. SINGAPORE, MEXICO, CANADA, SPAIN, AUSTRIA, GERMANY, ITALY, ENGLAND, and SWITZERLAND.
Lot / Code Info
Lot 548110, 548227, 548364, 548430, 548554, and 548723.
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Consignees were sent on 9/2/10, a Vascular Solutions "Urgent Medical Device Field Action" letter dated September 1, 2010. The letter was addressed to Cath Lab Manager. The letter descried the product and the problem. Provided instructions to examine pouches of opened boxes to see if they have not been sealed. If unsealed, they recommended to remove pouches from the current inventory. For unopened boxes they recommended to remove the boxes from the inventory. Requested consignees to complete the Field Action Customer Inventory Form included with the letter. For any questions, please contact the firm at 763-656-6032.