PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: June 1, 2016 Initiated: March 21, 2016 #Z-1701-2016

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
Domestic: 339 kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Glens Falls, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.). Units affected: Domestic: 339 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 1, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1701-2016.