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Atrium Express Dry Seal Chest Drain with Sterile Fluid Path… recallZ-0500-2007 · Atrium Medical Corporation · initiated Nov 8, 2006

Terminated All recalls posted in February 2007

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Atrium Medical Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Chest drainage tubing incorrectly assembled and may disconnect from patient during use

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Atrium Medical notiifed accounts by fax to hospitals and phone/email to Distributors on 11/08/06. Product is requested to be returned.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0500-2007
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 8, 2006
Posted by the FDA
Feb 15, 2007
Recalling firm
Atrium Medical Corporation
Quantity
49 cases ( 294 units)
Product code
CAC
FDA submissions
K043140
Distribution
Nationwide, including CA, and PA.

Product description

Atrium Express Dry Seal Chest Drain with Sterile Fluid Path Package Model Number: 4050-170N

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers; 10137320, 10116878, 10101974

Other devices under the same FDA submission

3 devices cleared under K043140 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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