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FDA Device recall Z-0179-2019

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO

On 2018-10-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO by Origen Biomedical, citing these catheters may have the following deficiencies: 1) barium sulfate omission, and 2) actual catheter tip length is one centimeter shorter than printed on the tip.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0179-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-08-21
Published2018-10-24
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyOrigen Biomedical
DistributionUS

Product

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO; and ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO Indications: The OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula is indicated for use as a single cannula for both venous drainage and re-infusion of blood in the internal jugular vein during extracorporeal life support procedures.

Reason

These catheters may have the following deficiencies: 1) barium sulfate omission, and 2) actual catheter tip length is one centimeter shorter than printed on the tip

Identifiers

code_infoUDI: 00816203022059, Lot: N18687, N18687-1, R19506, S19746, S19760, S19761, S19772, S19781, S19880, N18549, N18573

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0179-2019%22

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