Catheter Recalls due to Serious Complications and Injuries
The benefits and usefulness of catheters are not in question, when the broad scope of applications and indications for which the devices are used are examined. Catheters are used for administering medications, injecting contrast dye for angiogram procedures, and removing small blood clots (thrombectomy) from arteries and … [Read more...]
Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters and Insertion Kits Recalled: Sheath Body May Separate from Hub
Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters Recalled. Teleflex Incorporated has announced a worldwide recall of Arrow International Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kits and Percutaneous Insertion Kits. Teleflex initiated the recall in February, 2016 for 47,140 units distributed to hospitals, clinics, and medical centers throughout the United … [Read more...]
OriGen Biomedical Recalls VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters
OriGen Biomedical Recall Catheters. According to a recall alert posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) website, OriGen Biomedical recalled one lot of 51 VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters. The nationwide recall was initiated because the clear extension tube could potentially separate from the hub in which … [Read more...]
OriGen VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters Recalled Due to Risk of Tube Separation
OriGen Biomedical recalled one lot of 51 VV13F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters, according to a recall alert posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) website. The devices were recalled due to the risk of the clear extension tube separating from the hub in which it is inserted. Intervention may be needed to … [Read more...]
Penumbra 5F Select Catheters Named in Class I Recall
Class I Recall for Select Catheters Class I recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious injury or death. The Neuron 5F Select Catheter is used to remove blood clots or foreign objects from blood vessels. The device was … [Read more...]
Heparin-Coated Hydraglide Catheters Recalled
Recalled catheters are used for autotransfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Another medical device maker is recalling a heparin-coated product amid fears that the drug could be contaminated. Earlier today, preventive. The recalled catheters are used for autotransfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Tainted … [Read more...]
J&J Cordis Balloon Catheters Recalled
Cordis Balloon Catheters Has Problems. Johnson & Johnson has recalled balloon catheters used in angioplasties following reports that the defective medical devices injured two people. The Fire Star-RX and Dura Star-RX PTCA balloon catheters, which are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Cordis unit, do not deflate properly and … [Read more...]
Hospital Acquired Infections Linked to Catheters
Hospital Infections Are Being Caused By Lax Catheters Policies. Hospital acquired infections are being caused at an alarming rate by lax catheter policies. The situation is so serious, that apparently, one of the best ways to get an infection in the hospital is to have a urinary catheter installed. Astoundingly, nearly half of all … [Read more...]
Boston scientific recalls catheters
Enables delivery of medical devices for the heart. Boston Scientific Corp. said it is voluntarily recalling 51 catheters in the United States. The products that are affected are certain lots of the Mach 1 Guide Catheters. A catheter is a tube that enables delivery of medical devices to the heart to treat coronary artery … [Read more...]
