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EKOS Corporation recalls EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device (Catalog #500-55106, 500-55112; 500-55118; 500-55124; 500-55130; 500-55140; 500-55150
Recalled July 25, 2012 · FDA recall Z-2023-2012 · EKOS
Hazard
EKOS Corporation have recently received several complaints from users where the radio-opaque marker bands on the Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) were dislodged during a procedure and report of MicroSonic Device (MSD) breaking during insertion or operation. · FDA Class II
Units
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Description
EKOS Corporation have recently received several complaints from users where the radio-opaque marker bands on the Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) were dislodged during a procedure and report of MicroSonic Device (MSD) breaking during insertion or operation.
Product
EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device (Catalog #500-55106, 500-55112; 500-55118; 500-55124; 500-55130; 500-55140; 500-55150; 500-54106; 500-56130; 500-56140; 500-56150) is a catheter, continuous infusion. it consists of the Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) and the MicroSonic Device (MSD). It is intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specific fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature. All therapeutic agents utilized with the EkoSonic Endovascular System should be fully prepared and used according to the instruction for use of the specific therapeutic agent. The Kit MACH4 is labeled in parts: "***EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device***MicroSonic Device and Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter***". The Pouch MSD is labeled in parts: "***EKOS***MicroSonic Device***Sterile***". EkoSonic Endovascular System is a catheter, continuous infusion. It is intended for the controlled and selective infusion of physician-specific fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature. The system is also intended for the infusion of solutions into pulmonary arteries.
Manufacturer(s)
EKOS Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →