Recall of AccuVu Angiographic Catheter by Angiodynamics
Angiodynamics, Inc. is recalling 65 units of the AccuVu Angiographic Catheter due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent guidewires from passing through the catheter hub.
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What Happened
Angiodynamics, Inc. is recalling certain AccuVu Angiographic Catheters because of a manufacturing defect that may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter of the catheter hub.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the AccuVu Angiographic Catheter, Straight Flush, Non-Braided, With 10 R/O Markers; Catalog No.: 13709604; Product/UPN No.: H787137096045 (Box), H787137096040 (Pouch); Box Quantity: 5 pouches; Total quantity: 65 units (13 boxes); Lot No.: A2825044. The distribution includes US Nationwide and countries such as Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Chile, Curacao, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and Thailand. The official recall number is Z-1873-2026.
What You Should Do
Affected customers should contact Angiodynamics, Inc. as per the initial firm notification via letter for instructions on the recall. The firm is located at 603 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804-7619.
Why This Matters
This recall involves medical devices that could impact procedures if the defect occurs, potentially leading to complications, though the risk is classified as Class II by the FDA.
Source
This information is from the FDA recall database, recall number Z-1873-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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