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AbViser AutoValve IAP (intra- abdominal pressure) Monitoring Device, Patient mount: a) REF ABV300, b) REF ABV301 AbViser is a sterile non-invasive disposable intra- abdominal pressure monitoring device containing aspiration tubing, infusion tubing, valves and optional pressure transducers for the measurement of intra- abdominal bladder pressure. The device attaches directly to the patient s existing urinary catheter/drain system providing both an enclosed fluid path for infusing fluid into t

Reported: August 22, 2018 Initiated: July 3, 2018 #Z-2744-2018

Product Description

AbViser AutoValve IAP (intra- abdominal pressure) Monitoring Device, Patient mount: a) REF ABV300, b) REF ABV301 AbViser is a sterile non-invasive disposable intra- abdominal pressure monitoring device containing aspiration tubing, infusion tubing, valves and optional pressure transducers for the measurement of intra- abdominal bladder pressure. The device attaches directly to the patient s existing urinary catheter/drain system providing both an enclosed fluid path for infusing fluid into the bladder catheter in order to monitor the hydrostatic pressure in the bladder.

Reason for Recall

Bubble Leak Testing on AbViser AutoValve IAP Monitoring Devices without Transducer confirmed the potential for a pinhole breach in the sterile barrier.

Details

Recalling Firm
ConvaTec, Inc
Units Affected
3881 units
Distribution
worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Canada, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Kuwait, Malta, Mauritius, Netherlands,Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Location
Greensboro, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
AbViser AutoValve IAP (intra- abdominal pressure) Monitoring Device, Patient mount: a) REF ABV300, b) REF ABV301 AbViser is a sterile non-invasive disposable intra- abdominal pressure monitoring device containing aspiration tubing, infusion tubing, valves and optional pressure transducers for the measurement of intra- abdominal bladder pressure. The device attaches directly to the patient s existing urinary catheter/drain system providing both an enclosed fluid path for infusing fluid into the bladder catheter in order to monitor the hydrostatic pressure in the bladder.. Recalled by ConvaTec, Inc. Units affected: 3881 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Bubble Leak Testing on AbViser AutoValve IAP Monitoring Devices without Transducer confirmed the potential for a pinhole breach in the sterile barrier.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 22, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2744-2018.

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