FDA recall record

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp Duo-Flow Double Lumen Catheter Only/Catheter Set recall — FDA Z-2938-2018

The suture wings have the potential to crack or break. Potential patient injury includes catheter dislocation, bleeding, and air emboli. The firm has…

Class IIclassification
Z-2938-2018official record ID
Sep 5, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2938-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMedical Components, Inc dba MedComp
Report dateSep 5, 2018
Recall initiation dateJul 12, 2018
QuantityN/A
LocationHarleysville, PA, United States

Official product description

Duo-Flow Double Lumen Catheter Only/Catheter Set; T114C T114M T116C T116M T116ME T118C T118M T118ME T119M

Why the product was recalled

The suture wings have the potential to crack or break. Potential patient injury includes catheter dislocation, bleeding, and air emboli. The firm has received six complaints (29 broken suture wings) to date for malfunction, without serious injury or death.

Distribution information

Nationwide distribution; worldwide distribution.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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