Angiodynamics recalls Microintroducer Kit 5F with potential bacterial endotoxins. Affected units may pose infection risk during medical procedures. Contact for details.
A component of the kits might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins (pyrogens).
Angiodynamics is recalling a specific medical kit that might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins. This could lead to infections during medical procedures if the kit is used improperly.
The kits might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins, which can cause fever or infection when introduced into the body during medical procedures. This risk is specific to medical use cases where the kit is inserted into the body.
Healthcare professionals using the Microintroducer Kit 5F for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with this kit may also be affected.
Check for the catalog number 45-901 on the kit. The units were sold with lot numbers G18012001 or G18064125. This kit is used in medical procedures.
Look for the catalog number 45-901 and lot numbers G18012001 or G18064125 on the kit.
The recall indicates potential bacterial endotoxins that could cause infection during medical procedures, but the risk level is low.
Check for catalog number 45-901 and lot numbers G18012001 or G18064125 on the kit.
The official recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Angiodynamics for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Angiodynamics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2197-2018 — Angiodynamics Angiodynamics Hello, I own a Angiodynamics that is covered by recall Z-2197-2018 from Angiodynamics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
