Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 1, 2016
Maquet Cardiopulmonary, the manufacturer of the RotaFlow Centrifugal Pump, determined that the products may possess levels of endotoxin that exceed regulatory limits. AngioDynamic…
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) recalled Vortex MEDICAL AngioVac Circuit, REF/UPN VTX3100, STERILE, Rx Only, Single Use Only -- Th… - a moderate-severity action.
Vortex MEDICAL AngioVac Circuit, REF/UPN VTX3100, STERILE, Rx Only, Single Use Only -- Th… was recalled by Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) in June 1, 2016. Reason: Maquet Cardiopulmonary, the manufacturer of the RotaFlow Centrifugal Pump, determined that the products may p…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1701-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Maquet Cardiopulmonary, the manufacturer of the RotaFlow Centrifugal Pump, determined that the products may p….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1701-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1701-2016) was formally reported on June 1, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 21, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Glens Falls, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as Domestic: 339 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: Maquet Cardiopulmonary, the manufacturer of the RotaFlow Centrifugal Pump, determined that the products may possess levels of endotoxin that exceed regulatory limits. AngioDynamics confirmed that the affected RotaFlow C… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution.. 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
Domestic: 339 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Vortex MEDICAL AngioVac Circuit, REF/UPN VTX3100, STERILE, Rx Only, Single Use Only -- The AngioVac Circuit and AngioVac Circuit Pack are designed to be used with the AngioVac Cannula.
Maquet Cardiopulmonary, the manufacturer of the RotaFlow Centrifugal Pump, determined that the products may possess levels of endotoxin that exceed regulatory limits. AngioDynamics confirmed that the affected RotaFlow Centrifugal Pumps were included in packaged AngioVac Circuit Packs.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1701-2016 |
| Date reported | June 1, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 21, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) |
| Firm location | Glens Falls, NY |
| Affected scope | Domestic: 339 kits |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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