Applied Medical Resources Corp recalls Applied Medical Dual Lumen Graft Cleaning Catheter & 1cc SYRINGE Nonpyrogenic, REF: A4GW6, 5F X 60cm, 9mm, Sterile EO,…

Recall date

October 24, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1848-2020

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Applied Medical Resources Corp

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - United States: Nationwide OUS: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Why it was recalled

The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Applied Medical Dual Lumen Graft Cleaning Catheter & 1cc SYRINGE Nonpyrogenic, REF: A4GW6, 5F X 60cm, 9mm, Sterile EO, CE, UDI: (01)00607915111175