OriGen Biomedical, Inc. recalls Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO; and ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F…

Recall date

August 21, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0179-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution: U.S.(nationwide) to states of: IN, NY, CA, MA, TX, OH, KY, MI, MS, NM, NC, VA, WI, TN, CT, FL, AR, MO, GA, LA, DC, OR, MN, SC, OK, AZ, UT, RI, SD, WA, PA, AL, MD, IL, HI; and countries (OUS) of: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, CANADA, Colombia, EU, Germany, India, Italy, Japan,…

Why it was recalled

These catheters may have the following deficiencies: 1) barium sulfate omission, and 2) actual catheter tip length is one centimeter shorter than printed on the tip

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO; and ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO Indications: The OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula is indicated for use as a single cannula for both venous drainage and re-infusion of blood in the internal jugular vein during extracorporeal life support procedures.