Angiodynamics Soft-Vu Omni Flush Catheter Recall: Post-Sterilization Release Issue
Angiodynamics recalls Soft-Vu Omni Flush Angiographic Catheters due to incomplete post-sterilization release activities. Affected units may have safety risks during medical procedures.
Recall notice
Product was placed into distribution prior to completion of all required post sterilization release activities.
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What happened, in plain English
Angiodynamics is recalling a specific type of angiographic catheter because it was distributed before all required post-sterilization steps were completed. This could pose safety risks during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72954-angiodynamics-soft-vu-omni-flush-catheter-recall-post-sterilization-release.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72954-angiodynamics-soft-vu-omni-flush-catheter-recall-post-sterilization-release · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0742-2018
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“Angiodynamics Soft-Vu Omni Flush Catheter Recall: Post-Sterilization Release Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72954-angiodynamics-soft-vu-omni-flush-catheter-recall-post-sterilization-release. Based on FDA recall #Z-0742-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0742-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The catheter was distributed before all necessary post-sterilization release activities were completed. This could mean the device is not fully safe for medical use, potentially leading to complications during procedures.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using this catheter for angiographic procedures are likely affected. Patients undergoing such procedures with the recalled model face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number SV OF 5F x 65 cm .035 NB PG and catalog number 10732201. The catheter was manufactured on September 6, 2017, and expires August 31, 2020.
- Brand
Angiodynamics- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the model number SV OF 5F x 65 cm .035 NB PG and catalog number 10732201 to confirm if your catheter is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 14 states.
FDA distribution: “US Distribution to the states of : AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, OH, OR, TX.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0742-2018 (September 22, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0742-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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