PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Atrium Medical 400 Series Express Drains as follows: 4000-100N Express single collection drain with in-line connector 4000-100P Express PreFilled Chest Drain 4020-100N Express dual chamber drain with in-line connectors ( 2 Patient Tubes) 4050-100N Express Blood Recovery drain with in-line connector 4050-100P Express PreFilled Chest Drain Product Usage: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.  To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics.

Reported: February 1, 2017 Initiated: November 29, 2016 #Z-1087-2017

Product Description

Atrium Medical 400 Series Express Drains as follows: 4000-100N Express single collection drain with in-line connector 4000-100P Express PreFilled Chest Drain 4020-100N Express dual chamber drain with in-line connectors ( 2 Patient Tubes) 4050-100N Express Blood Recovery drain with in-line connector 4050-100P Express PreFilled Chest Drain Product Usage: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.  To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics.  To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patient s pleural cavity or mediastinal area.

Reason for Recall

Outer Packaging is not sterile

Details

Units Affected
964,463 cases (US) 521,975 cases (OUS) in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, and Venezuela,
Location
Hudson, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Atrium Medical 400 Series Express Drains as follows: 4000-100N Express single collection drain with in-line connector 4000-100P Express PreFilled Chest Drain 4020-100N Express dual chamber drain with in-line connectors ( 2 Patient Tubes) 4050-100N Express Blood Recovery drain with in-line connector 4050-100P Express PreFilled Chest Drain Product Usage: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.  To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics.  To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patient s pleural cavity or mediastinal area.. Recalled by Atrium Medical Corporation. Units affected: 964,463 cases (US) 521,975 cases (OUS) in total.
Why was this product recalled?
Outer Packaging is not sterile
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 1, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1087-2017.