The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2262-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

AngioDynamics Recalls Uni*Fuse Infusion Systems Due to Potential Guidewire Size Error

AngioDynamics is recalling specific Uni*Fuse Infusion Systems because they may contain a guidewire that is too long. The recall covers 36 units distributed in the US and internationally.

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 with a potential defect (incorrect guidewire size) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

AngioDynamics, Inc. is recalling specific units of the Uni*Fuse Infusion System with Cooper Wire. The recall is being conducted because the company became aware that these systems have the potential to contain an incorrectly sized guidewire that is too long.

The affected product is the Uni*Fuse Infusion System with Cooper Wire, 5F x 90 cm x 40 cm Infusion Pattern, Catalog No./REF 12401809, Product No. H787124018095. The recall involves Lot 4762513, which has an expiration date of May 31, 2017. A total of 36 units were distributed domestically in the United States and internationally to Austria, Australia, Ireland, Malaysia, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The source text does not specify any reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this recall. The hazard is identified as a potential manufacturing defect regarding the length of the guidewire.

The recalled product

Product
Uni*Fuse INFUSION SYSTEM WITH COOPER WIRE, 5F x 90 cm x 40 cm Infusion Pattern, Catalog No./REF 12401809, Product No. H787124018095, STERILE -- AngioDynamics, 603 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804
Affected units
36

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 (1)

  • Lot 4762513 (exp. date 31-May-17)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Angiodynamics, 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 3 products in this recall →