The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0565-2016·Announced 2016-01-06

RenovoCath RC 120 Catheter Recalled for Incorrect Instructions for Use

RenovoRx, Inc. is recalling 11 units of the RenovoCath RC 120 Temporary Intravascular Occluding Catheter because incorrect Instructions for Use were shipped to customers.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II but involves a documentation error (incorrect Instructions for Use) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

RenovoRx, Inc. is recalling 11 units of the RenovoCath RC 120 Temporary Intravascular Occluding Catheter, model number MMRC120-DB-1111. The recall was initiated because incorrect versions of the Instructions for Use (IFU) were shipped to two US customers.

The affected units are identified by Lot number B2456974A with an expiry date of 2016-07. The product was distributed in the United States to the states of California and Florida. The RenovoCath RC 120 is a prescription-only medical device intended for the isolation of blood flow and delivery of fluids to selected sites in the peripheral vascular system.

The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. No specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text. Users should contact RenovoRx, Inc. for further instructions regarding the replacement of the correct Instructions for Use.

The recalled product

Product
RenovoCath RC 120; Temporary Intravascular Occluding Catheter Model number: MMRC120-DB-1111; Rx only. Cardiovascular: The RenovoCath RC120 Catheter is intended for the isolation of blood flow and delivery of fluids, including diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents, to selecte
Manufacturer
RenovoRx, Inc.
Affected units
11

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)

  • Model number: MMRC120-DB-1111
  • Lot number: B2456974A

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: