Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 7, 2021
It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter…
Epix Therapeutics, INC recalled EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French S… - a moderate-severity action.
EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French S… was recalled by Epix Therapeutics, INC in April 7, 2021. Reason: It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest par…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1317-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Epix Therapeutics, INC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest par….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1317-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1317-2021) was formally reported on April 7, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 22, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Epix Therapeutics, INC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sunnyvale, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 100 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter of the catheter. This could result in … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was not distributed in the US. OUS: Germany, Spain, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Italy, Canada. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
100 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
EPIX Therapeutics DiamondTemp Unidirectional Small Curve Ablation Catheter, 7.5 French Size(2.48 mm), Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN, REF CEDT100S, SterileEO, UDI 00812499030198
It has been identified that the catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter. In addition the IFU contains the incorrect diameter of the catheter. This could result in blood stagnation, clots or air emboli.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1317-2021 |
| Date reported | April 7, 2021 |
| Date initiated | February 22, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Epix Therapeutics, INC |
| Firm location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Affected scope | 100 units |
| Distribution | Product was not distributed in the US. OUS: Germany, Spain, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Italy, Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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