The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2195-2018·Announced 2018-06-20

Angiodynamics Recalls Bio-Stable Kits Due to Potential Bacterial Endotoxin Contamination

Angiodynamics Inc. is recalling 11 boxes of Bio-Stable 5F kits because a component may contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins.

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 agency classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a medical device with a significant safety hazard (unsafe endotoxin levels) is classified as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.) is recalling 11 boxes of Bio-Stable 5F SL-55CM MST-70 Kit Valved with Nitinol Guidewire PG, Catalog Number 45-892. The recall was initiated because a component of the kits might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins (pyrogens).

The affected products were distributed to 34 US states and the District of Columbia, as well as to Canada, China, Ireland, and Spain. The specific lot number is 5304323 and the Universal Product Number (UPN) is H965458920.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for this specific catalog number and lot. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or the appropriate regulatory authority as directed.

The recalled product

Product
Bio-Stable 5F SL-55CM MST-70 Kit Valved with Nitinol Guidewire PG, Catalog Number 45-892
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)

  • UPN: H965458920
  • Lot: 5304323

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 38 recalled by Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical 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.

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