The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0598-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Medrad Continuum MR Infusion System Tubing Sets Recalled for Flow Accuracy Issues

Bayer HealthCare is recalling Medrad Continuum MR Infusion System tubing sets because a variation may cause flow rate accuracy issues when used with Continuum pumps.

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, and the source text describes a potential performance issue (flow rate accuracy) without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Bayer HealthCare is recalling all MEDRAD(R) Continuum MF Infusion System tubing sets, including both macrobore and microbore types. The affected catalog numbers are MIK200A, MIL 200B, 3015153, 3015155, 3015156, 3015157, 3015158, 3015159, and 3015161.

The firm is initiating this recall because the tubing exhibits a variation that, when used in conjunction with any Continuum pump, may result in flow rate accuracy performance issues. The product is a peristaltic pump system designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during an MR procedure.

The recall covers 1,229 pumps total. Distribution was worldwide, including the United States (nationwide) and numerous international locations such as Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Specific serial and lot numbers can be found on the firm's website at www.medrad.com.

The recalled product

Product
Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Primary Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during an MR procedure. It is intended to provide infusion therapy directly prior to, during and immediately after the MR procedure functio
Manufacturer
Medrad Inc
Affected units
1,229

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Medrad 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 11 products in this recall →