—#150294

Product

ANGIODYNAMICS Percutaneous Introducer Set under the following labels: 1) 4 F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kit, 45CM SS/T NON-ECHO S PG, Item Number H787065970655, Catalog No.REF 06597065, 2) 4 F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kit, STF 4F M.I. KIT 45CM NT/T NON-ECHO S PG, Item Number H787065970695, Catalog No.REF 06597069 Indicated for percutaneous introduction of guidewire or catheter into the vascular system following a small 21-gauge needle stick

FDA product code: DYB — Introducer, Catheter
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K051655
Affected lot / code info: Batch/Lot: 1) 5066410, 2) 5029429, 5043441, 5074176

Why it was recalled

Greatbatch Medical the manufacturer of the 4F and 5F sheath/dilator components has determined that the products listed in their September 7, 2016 Recall Notification have the potential for the rotating luer to detach from the dilator hub during use. AngioDynamics has confirmed that affected sheath/dilators (Greatbatch Model Numbers 10904-001 and 10904-002) have been included in packaged AngioDynamics Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kits.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

Angiiodynamics sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated September 28, 2016, to all affected customers. Recall notifications were delivered by Federal Express. Customers were instructed to segregate and return all affected devices to AngioDynamics and to complete and return the Reply Verification Tracking Form, provided in the recall notification by fax to 1-800-782-1357. Customers were encouraged to forward a copy of the recall notification to all sites to which have distributed affected product. If affected product is located in your institution, please call AngioDynamics Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Monday Friday: Eastern Standard Time) to obtain a replacement or credit for your returned product. Promptly complete, sign and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form (even if you do not have any product to return); following the directions on this page and the Reply Verification Tracking Form via to recall@angiodynamics.com. Customers with questions should contact customer service at 1-800-772-6446.

Recalling firm

Firm: Angiodynamics, Inc.
Address: 603 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, New York 12804-7619

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution to AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, SC, NY, ME, PA, MD, VA, WA, WI, WV, TN, and TX

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-09-28
Terminated: 2018-06-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #150294. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.