PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Biliary Catheters (Models A47XX and CB0XXXXX): Model Numbers & Description: A4752, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-23CM CATHETER; A4754, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-40CM CATHETER; A4762, SYNTEL BILIARY 6F-23CM CATHETER; CB052308, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-23CM CATH; CB054008, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-40CM CATH; CB062313, SYNTEL BILIARY 6F-23CM CATH. Biliary Catheters are indicated for the removal of stones and ductal debris from the biliary system.

Reported: October 3, 2012 Initiated: August 9, 2012 #Z-2447-2012

Product Description

Biliary Catheters (Models A47XX and CB0XXXXX): Model Numbers & Description: A4752, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-23CM CATHETER; A4754, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-40CM CATHETER; A4762, SYNTEL BILIARY 6F-23CM CATHETER; CB052308, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-23CM CATH; CB054008, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-40CM CATH; CB062313, SYNTEL BILIARY 6F-23CM CATH. Biliary Catheters are indicated for the removal of stones and ductal debris from the biliary system.

Reason for Recall

Applied Medical is recalling specific lot numbers of its Vascular Catheters because they may have a potential for packaging particulate matter to reside on the product.

Details

Units Affected
40,238 units for all products in Recall Event
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and South Africa.
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Biliary Catheters (Models A47XX and CB0XXXXX): Model Numbers & Description: A4752, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-23CM CATHETER; A4754, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-40CM CATHETER; A4762, SYNTEL BILIARY 6F-23CM CATHETER; CB052308, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-23CM CATH; CB054008, SYNTEL BILIARY 5F-40CM CATH; CB062313, SYNTEL BILIARY 6F-23CM CATH. Biliary Catheters are indicated for the removal of stones and ductal debris from the biliary system.. Recalled by Applied Medical Resources Corp. Units affected: 40,238 units for all products in Recall Event.
Why was this product recalled?
Applied Medical is recalling specific lot numbers of its Vascular Catheters because they may have a potential for packaging particulate matter to reside on the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 3, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2447-2012.