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Health product recall

Embolectomy Catheter and Irrigation Catheter

Starting date:
August 21, 2012
Posting date:
September 17, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15516

Recalled Produts

A. Embolectomy Catheter

B. Irrigation Catheter

Reason

Applied medical is conducting a voluntary recall on specific lot number of its vascular catheters. This is due to a potential for packaging particulate matter to reside on the product.

Affected products

A. Embolectomy Catheter

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

A4403, A4405, A4F01, A4F02, A4F03, A4F04, A4F05, A4F06, A4F07, A4F08

Companies
Manufacturer

Applied Medical Resources Corporation



B. Irrigation Catheter

Lot or serial number

1170185, 1156082

Model or catalog number

IRR-080-4F