The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0113-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

Vascular Solutions Recalls Langston Dual Lumen Catheters Due to Lumen Separation

Vascular Solutions, Inc. is recalling 2,990 Langston Dual Lumen Catheters because the inner lumen may separate from the hub during pressure injection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device defect that poses a risk of harm during use, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Vascular Solutions, Inc. is recalling 2,990 units of the Langston Dual Lumen Catheter. The recall involves Model Number 5550 and specific lot numbers including 637973, 640204, 659555, 660597, 633668, 663767, 669593, 659856, 644096, 676528, 672481, 632704, 656792, 658273, and 666755.

The recall is being conducted because the inner lumen of the catheter may separate from the hub during pressure injection. This defect poses a risk to patients and healthcare providers using the device for medical procedures.

The affected devices were distributed domestically across the United States and internationally to countries including Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected devices and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Langston Dual Lumen Catheter.
Affected units
2,990

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 (18)

  • Model Number: 5550
  • UDI 10841156100537 total 2990
  • Lots: 637973
  • 640204
  • 659555
  • 660597
  • 633668
  • 663767
  • 669593
  • 659856
  • 644096
  • 676528
  • 672481
  • 632704
  • 656792
  • 658273
  • 666755
  • 635885.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Vascular Solutions, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →