FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#40239

Product

Right Heart Catheter Product Line: Catalog Number 604100-----------T147-03 A427D1014 KANI 25PP.

FDA product code
DYGCatheter, Flow Directed
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K822806, K832287, K841639
Affected lot / code info
Catalog Number 604100. Lot Number, Exp.Date: 0060708624, 7/31/06; 0060720757, 8/31/06.

Why it was recalled

Reports in a small percentage of Right Heart Catheter Products Line related to cracked catheter tips, leaking at the manifold and cracked hubs.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The firm sent out recall notification letters to the Directors of Materials Management on 5/27/2005.

Recalling firm

Firm
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Address
901 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109-9512

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to distributors and hospitals nationwide. Also, the products were distributed to Germany and Japan.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2005-05-25
Posted by FDA
2005-07-16
Terminated
2006-12-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #40239. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.