Catheter, Continuous Flush

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2024-02-07Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  PulseSpray Infusion System devices including: PULSE SPRAY 5F/135/20, UPN: H787125004045, REF: 12500404; Pulse Spray 3Fx135x20, UPN: H787125004155, REF: 12500415; and PULSE SPRAY 5F/45/10, UPN: H787125004235, REF: 12500423.

  Rotating adaptor O-ring manufacturing defect impacting seal integrity which may lead to a leak during infusion of medication.

• 2024-01-02Open, ClassifiedPackage design/selection

  Merit Maestro Microcatheter, Reference Numbers: 28MC2111045/B, 28MC21110ST/B, 28MC2113045/B, 28MC21130SN/CNB, 28MC21130ST/B, 28MC2115045/B, 28MC2115045/C, 28MC21150SN/B, 28MC21150ST/B, 28MC2411045/D, 28MC24110SN/D, 28MC24110ST/D, 28MC2413045/D, 28MC24130SN/F, 28MC24130ST/D, 28MC24130ST-W/A, 28MC2415045/D, 28MC24150ST/D, 28MC24150ST/F, 28MC28110ST/D, 28MC2813045/D, 28MC28130SN/D, 28MC28130SN/F, 28MC28130ST/D, 28MC28150SN/D, 28MC28150SN/F, 29MC2911045/D, 29MC29130SN/F, 29MC29130ST/D, 29MC29150ST/CNB, 29MC29150ST/D, CE 2797, STERILEEO, Rx ONLY

  The sterility of microcatheter and infusion system devices cannot be guaranteed.

• 2019-12-09TerminatedProcess control

  CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.0-1.9-14-90-P-NS-0, Order Number G51572 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

  A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on certain CXC3.4 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.018 wire guides).

• 2019-12-09TerminatedProcess control

  CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-90-P-NS-0, Order Number G51575 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

  A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on certain CXC3.4 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.018 wire guides).

• 2019-12-09TerminatedProcess control

  CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-135-P-NS-0, Order Number G51583 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

  A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on certain CXC3.4 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.018 wire guides).

• 2019-12-09TerminatedProcess control

  CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-150-P-NS-0, Order Number G51577 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

  A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on certain CXC3.4 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.018 wire guides).

• 2016-11-09TerminatedDevice Design

  Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheter, UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter Marathon Flow: The device is intended to access periphera and neurovasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutics agents such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media. UltraFlow HPC Flow: The device is intended for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified pharmacologic agents or contrast media into the distal vasculature of the peripheral and neuroanatomy. It is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature. Catalog No. 105-5055V02 105-5055V02 105-5055V05 105-5065V02 105-5065V05 105-5066V02 105-5066V05

  Delamination and detachment of the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating material may lead to PTFE coating in the blood stream.

• 2016-10-27TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  VIA 27 Microcatheter, Part No. FG27-154-01, Model No. VIA-27-154-01 The VIA 27 is intended for the introduction of non-liquid interventional devices (such as stents/flow diverters) and infusion of diagnostic (such as contrast media) or therapeutic agents into the neuro, peripheral, and coronary vasculature. The catheter is inserted into the body through a small puncture made in the skin and into a blood vessel. The VIA 27 Microcatheter is contraindicated for use with liquid embolic materials, such as n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate or ethylene vinyl alcohol & DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide).

  Sequent Medical is recalling the VIA 27 Microcatheter because it may not adequately re-sheath the interventional device into the catheter as designed.

• 2016-02-24TerminatedError in labeling

  EkoSonic Endovascular System, Catalog Number 500-56112. It consists of three main components, a single use EkoSonic Endovascular Device which is comprised of an Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) and removable MicroSonic Device (MSD), and a reusable EKOS EkoSonic Control System. During use, fluids are delivered through the side-holes of the IDDC. The MSD is placed through the central lumen of the IDDC to deliver ultrasound energy along the length of fluid delivery, dispersing the fluid into the intravascular treatment site. The reusable EKOS EkoSonic Control Unit provides power to the system and the user interface for operator control. A reusable, non-sterile Connector Interface Cable connects the EKOS EkoSonic Control Unit to the EkoSonic Endovascular Device.

  The EkoSonic kit, including the individually labeled MicroSonic Device (MSD) and Intelligent Drug Delivery Catheter (IDDC) are labeled with a 135 cm working length, and programmed with a 135 cm family code, however the MSD actual working length is 106 cm.

• 2015-11-06TerminatedLabeling mix-ups

  Cook Medical CXI Support Catheter 2.6FR curved catheter and 4.0FR straight catheter, for cardiovascular use.

  Cook Medical has received six product complaints associated with reports of the 2.6FR curved catheter being mixed with the 4.0FR straight catheter and vice versa. Investigation revealed the products were mixed during processing.