FDA recall record

Vascular Insights ClariVein IC infusion catheter recall — FDA Z-1146-2018

Certain catheters could have a compromised catheter shaft due to a manufacturing defect which could result in some delamination of the catheter shaft…

Class IIclassification
Z-1146-2018official record ID
Mar 28, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1146-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmVascular Insights, LLC
Report dateMar 28, 2018
Recall initiation dateNov 9, 2017
Quantity928
LocationQuincy, MA, United States

Official product description

ClariVein IC infusion catheter, Model Number: 65-018-E4S Product Usage: The ClariVein IC infusion catheter is indicated for infusion of physician-specified agents into the peripheral vasculature.

Why the product was recalled

Certain catheters could have a compromised catheter shaft due to a manufacturing defect which could result in some delamination of the catheter shaft including during introduction of the catheter into a vascular access introducer.

Distribution information

U.S Nationwide in the states: AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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