The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0021-2018·Announced 2017-11-01

OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen Catheter Recalled for Tube Separation

OriGen Biomedical is recalling 180 units of Reinforced Dual Lumen Catheters because the extension tube may separate from the hub, causing patient injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the adverse events resulted in patient injury (blood loss), which meets the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) due to significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

OriGen Biomedical, Inc. is recalling 180 units of the OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen catheter (RDLC). The device is a dual lumen catheter with a wire reinforcement layer on the tip, covered by a heat-shrunk sheath. The recall affects specific lot numbers N18487 and N18487-1.

The recall was initiated after two users reported that the clear extension tube separated from the hub connection on the VV28F OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheter. These adverse events resulted in patient injury, specifically blood loss.

The affected products were distributed in the United States and in Austria, Belgium, Chile, the Czech Republic, Italy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Thailand, Colombia, India, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Users should stop using the affected devices and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
The OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen catheter (RDLC) is a duel lumen catheter with a wire reinforcement layer on the tip of the device. A thin sheath is used to cover and secure the wire layer and is heat shrunk into a permanent position.
Affected units
180

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot Numbers: N18487
  • N18487-1

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.