Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0269-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | OriGen Biomedical, Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Quantity | 134 |
| Location | Austin, TX, United States |
Official product description
REF VV19F Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 19Fr., Sterile EO, DISPOSABLE: DO NOT RE-USE CE 0473 Product Usage: The OriGen RDLC catheter is indicated for use as a single cannula for both venous drainage and arterial re-infusion of blood in the internal jugular vein during extracorporeal life support procedures of six hours or less.
Why the product was recalled
Potential for clear extension tube to separate from the hub, which could result in blood loss and may require intervention to prevent permanent impairment/damage
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA, and WI OUS: Belgium, Canada, Germany, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, Spain Sweden, Thailand and United Kingdom
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
What to do next
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