FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#128132

Product

UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Standard Kit; Model Number 32101524 (24 cm), 32101528 (28cm), 32101532 (32 cm), and 32101536 (36 cm) and 32102540 (40 cm). The Rex Medical UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter is a chronic hemodialysis catheter that can achieve high flow rates at low arterial pressure.

FDA product code
MSDCatheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K023847, K102043
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 11034387, 11034915, 11039525, 11045439, 11057890, 11059625, 11027376, 11034000, 11035976, 11036453, 11038334, 11041518, 11044383, 11047511, 11049668, 11052111, 11054546, 11059459, 11060050, 11033757, 11041251, 11044868, 11050693, 11054199, 11059627, 11061874, 11067035, 11021364, 11034424, 11059468, 11034914, 11035965.

Why it was recalled

UltraStream Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter may develop cracks on the red (arterial) luer during attachment or manipulation.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Recalling firm

Firm
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Address
1445 Flat Creek Rd, Athens, Texas 75751-5002

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-06-05
Posted by FDA
2014-09-24
Terminated
2015-04-08
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #128132. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.