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Split Cath® III ASPC24-3E.Recalls & reported problems

Medical Components, Inc. · 14F X 24CM SPLIT CATH®III CATHETER SET (CUFF 19CM FROM TIP) · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00884908003512), received between Oct 23, 2018 and Aug 22, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • Blood Loss1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 22, 2019Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    AFTER BEING IMPLANTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS, THE LUMEN OF THE CATHETER WAS NOTED TO BALLOON. A SLICE/CUT APPEARS ON A PORTION OF THE LUMEN WHICH WAS UNDER A GAUZE DRESSING. THE BALLOONING WAS REPORTED TO OCCUR AFTER THE CATHETER WAS CLAMPED TO BLOCK THE BLOOD FROM LEAKING OUT FROM THE SLICE. THE CATHETER WAS USED ONLY FOR DIALYSIS AND WAS NOT USED FOR POWER INJECTIONS. CATHETER WAS REMOVED.

    Patient problems: Blood Loss

    MAUDE report 8921139 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2018Break; Break

    AT THE END OF PLACEMENT PROCEDURE WITH SELDINGER TECHNIQUE ECHO-GUIDED, WHILE REMOVING TEAR-AWAY SHEATH, TEAR-AWAY TABS BROKE PREVENTING THIS OPERATION. KLEMMER FORCEPS WERE USED AFTERWARD TO REMOVE THE SHEATHS.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7994572 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.