PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 23Fr., REF: VV23F, 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.

Reported: October 24, 2018 Initiated: August 21, 2018 #Z-0182-2019

Product Description

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 23Fr., REF: VV23F, 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.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
OriGen Biomedical, Inc.
Units Affected
169
Distribution
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, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Romania, South Africa, SWEDEN, Thailand, UK, United Arab Emirates, and VIETNAM.
Location
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 23Fr., REF: VV23F, 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.. Recalled by OriGen Biomedical, Inc.. Units affected: 169.
Why was this product 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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 24, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0182-2019.