Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 29, 2026
The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter (ID) of the catheter hub.
Angiodynamics, Inc. recalled Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Berenstein, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU BER 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0S… - a moderate-severity action.
Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Berenstein, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU BER 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0S… was recalled by Angiodynamics, Inc. in April 29, 2026. Reason: The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1863-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Angiodynamics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1863-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1863-2026) was formally reported on April 29, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 3, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Angiodynamics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Queensbury, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 1030 units (206 boxes).
The documented reason for this recall is: The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter (ID) of the catheter hub. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Chile, Curacao, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Sloveni…. 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
1030 units (206 boxes)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Berenstein, Non-Braided; SOFT-VU BER 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH; Catalog No.: 10714016; Product/UPN No.: H787107140165 (Box), H787107140160 (Pouch); Box Quantity: 5 pouches;
The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter (ID) of the catheter hub.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1863-2026 |
| Date reported | April 29, 2026 |
| Date initiated | March 3, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Angiodynamics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Queensbury, NY |
| Affected scope | 1030 units (206 boxes) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Chile, Curacao, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Slovenia, South Africa, Spa… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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