Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 25, 2012
EKOS Corporation have recently received several complaints from users where the radio-opaque marker bands on the Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) were dislodged during a …
Ekos Corporation recalled EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device (Catalog #500-55106, 500-55112; 500-55118; 500-55124; … - a moderate-severity action.
EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device (Catalog #500-55106, 500-55112; 500-55118; 500-55124; … was recalled by Ekos Corporation in July 25, 2012. Reason: EKOS Corporation have recently received several complaints from users where the radio-opaque marker bands on …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2023-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ekos Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-EKOS Corporation have recently received several complaints from users where the radio-opaque marker bands on ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2023-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2023-2012) was formally reported on July 25, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 24, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ekos Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bothell, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 21,892 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: EKOS Corporation have recently received several complaints from users where the radio-opaque marker bands on the Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) were dislodged during a procedure and report of MicroSonic Devi… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including OH, KY, and TN and the countries of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia Republic, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland,…. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
21,892 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device (Catalog #500-55106, 500-55112; 500-55118; 500-55124; 500-55130; 500-55140; 500-55150; 500-54106; 500-56130; 500-56140; 500-56150) is a catheter, continuous infusion. it consists of the Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) and the MicroSonic Device (MSD). It is intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specific fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature. All therapeutic agents utilized with the EkoSonic Endovascular System should be fully prepared and used according to the instruction for use of the specific therapeutic agent. The Kit MACH4 is labeled in parts: "***EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device***MicroSonic Device and Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter***". The Pouch MSD is labeled in parts: "***EKOS***MicroSonic Device***Sterile***". EkoSonic Endovascular System is a catheter, continuous infusion. It is intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specific fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature. The system is also intended for the infusion of solutions into pulmonary arteries.
EKOS Corporation have recently received several complaints from users where the radio-opaque marker bands on the Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) were dislodged during a procedure and report of MicroSonic Device (MSD) breaking during insertion or operation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2023-2012 |
| Date reported | July 25, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 24, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Ekos Corporation |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | 21,892 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including OH, KY, and TN and the countries of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia Republic, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Slovenia, Costa Ric… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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