Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Express Mini 500 Dry Seal Chest Drain, Part Number 16400 by Atrium Medical Corporation. Reason: The Instructions for Use (IFU) for the Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve and the Express Mini 500 Dry Seal Chest Drains do not provide sufficient precautio.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1303-2023
Action Date
2023-04-05
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Express Mini 500 Dry Seal Chest Drain, Part Number 16400
Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 00650862164008; All lots manufactured 3 years prior to correction initiation: Lot Numbers: 477059 478375 481999 483536 484044 485782 486195 477059 478375 481105 485782 449700 450921 451436 460632 463584 463585 464668 472965 472969 473749 477059 445024 448992 449700 449990 450921 450922 451436 452010 452011 452574 453402 460620 460621 460629 460630 460631 460632 460633 460787 461043 461333 461336 461337 461821 461822 461823 461824 461940 462215 462487 462489 463584 463585 464101 464102 464667 464668 465132 465138 465516 465517 465667 465668 472838 472965 472966 472969 473749 475492 477059 477985 475492 477059 478375 481105 481998 482573 485782 486195 486195 474692 475492 477059 478375 480643 481104 481105 481998 481999 482001 482572 482573 483028 483536 484044 485782 486195 487568 487569 487570 488316 489338 489879 489880 490140 486195 487570 490140 472838 472965 472966 472968 472969 473221 473749 474692 475491 475492 477059 477926 477983 477984 477985 478374 479256 479870 480216 480217 480641 480642 480643
Quantity Affected: 8184 cases of 6
Reason for Recall
The Instructions for Use (IFU) for the Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve and the Express Mini 500 Dry Seal Chest Drains do not provide sufficient precaution against draining the device for continued use. Additionally, the IFUs do not provide sufficient precaution or warning against the use of the device outside the healthcare setting.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, South Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2023-03-01
Company
Merrimack, NH
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 119 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Atrium Medical Corporation has 88 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 2 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Atrium Medical Corporation) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Atrium Medical Corporation have FDA actions?
Atrium Medical Corporation has 88 FDA actions in our database, including 86 recalls and 2 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1303-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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