FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#135862

Product

Oasis Dry Suction Water Seal Chest Drain, DRY SINGLE W/AC P/N: 3600-100

FDA product code
PADChest Drainage Kit
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K043140, K043582, K081718
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 222115, 222118, 222528

Why it was recalled

Chest drains have a missing o-ring

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Atrium Medical issued recall letter dated 5/7/15 to inform customers of the steps to take should they encounter affected product. If the O-ring is not present on the patient tubing: a. Do not use the chest drain. b. Replace the entire chest drain including the patient tubing. Open up another chest drain package and repeat steps 1 to 3. c. Return any units with missing O-rings to Atrium. If the O-ring is present then reconnect in-line connector and proceed with set up as normal. Complete and return Field Action Reply Form to the following e-mail address: connector@atriummed.com or you may fax it to 1-603-386-6590. If you have any questions, please contact your local Atrium/Maquet chest drainage representative or Atrium Customer Service at 1-800-528-7486 (603-880-1433), Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (EST).

Recalling firm

Firm
Atrium Medical Corporation
Address
5 Wentworth Dr, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051-4929

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Canada, Germany

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-05-07
Posted by FDA
2015-06-29
Terminated
2016-04-26
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #135862. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.