The FDA announced on Feb. 22, 2021, that EPIX Therapeutics is recalling its DiamondTemp Bidirectional Large Curve Ablation Catheter because packaging labeling does not match the catheter size and the Instructions for Use contain an incorrect diameter. This error could result in blood stagnation, clots or air emboli.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: EPIX Therapeutics
- Product: DiamondTemp Bidirectional Large Curve Ablation Catheter
- Size: 7.5 French Size (2.48 mm)
- Connector Type: ODU 19 PIN
- REF: CEDTB400L
- UDI: 00812499030303
- Status: All Lots
- Units affected: 18
The hazard
The catheter size on the packaging labeling does not correspond to the widest part of the catheter, and the Instructions for Use contains the incorrect diameter. According to the FDA, this could result in blood stagnation, clots or air emboli.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Micro Therapeutics Pipeline Flex Embolization Device Recall: Incorrect Diameter Label (2026-06-25) and Micro Therapeutics Pipeline Flex Embolization Device: Incorrect Labeling Risk (2026-06-08). Additional labeling issues were noted in the Micro Therapeutics Pipeline Flex Embolization Device Labeling Error recall on 2026-06-08.