The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2550-2020·Announced 2020-07-22

Access Scientific Recalls Mislabeled Powerwand XL Maximum Barrier Kits

Access Scientific LLC is recalling 1,710 Powerwand XL kits due to incorrect catheter length labels. The error may cause treatment delays or user annoyance.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The source text explicitly states the hazard is limited to treatment delays and user annoyance, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation or labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Access Scientific LLC is recalling 1,710 units of the Powerwand XL 4Fr 8cm Maximum Barrier Kit. The affected products are identified by Catalog No. 94108 and lot numbers 269939, 270552, 270874, and 272261. These kits were distributed nationwide in the United States, including New York.

The recall was initiated because the convenience kits were mislabeled with the incorrect catheter effective length on both the device and packaging labels. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, indicating that the labeling error is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The use of these mislabeled kits may lead to a delay or interruption of treatment, as well as user dissatisfaction or annoyance. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected kits and contact Access Scientific LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
POWERWAND XL 4Fr 8cm Maximum Barrier Kit (Introducer with an Extended Dwell Catheter made of ChronoFlex C with BioGUARD Technology), Catalog No. 94108, Device UDI 00859821006773/Pacakge UDI 10859821006770 - Product Usage: Introducer with Extended Dwell Catheter is used to gain ac
Affected units
1,710

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 (4)

  • Lot number 269939
  • 270552
  • 270874
  • and 272261.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically: