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FDA Device recall Z-2744-2018

AbViser AutoValve IAP (intra- abdominal pressure) Monitoring Device, Patient mount: a) REF ABV300, b) REF ABV301 AbViser is a sterile non-i…

On 2018-08-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AbViser AutoValve IAP (intra- abdominal pressure) Monitoring Device, Patient mount: a) REF ABV300, b) REF ABV301 AbViser is a sterile non-i… by Convatec, citing bubble Leak Testing on AbViser AutoValve IAP Monitoring Devices without Transducer confirmed the potential for a pinhole breach in the sterile barrier.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2744-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-07-03
Published2018-08-22
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyConvatec
DistributionUS

Product

AbViser AutoValve IAP (intra- abdominal pressure) Monitoring Device, Patient mount: a) REF ABV300, b) REF ABV301 AbViser is a sterile non-invasive disposable intra- abdominal pressure monitoring device containing aspiration tubing, infusion tubing, valves and optional pressure transducers for the measurement of intra- abdominal bladder pressure. The device attaches directly to the patient s existing urinary catheter/drain system providing both an enclosed fluid path for infusing fluid into the bladder catheter in order to monitor the hydrostatic pressure in the bladder.

Reason

Bubble Leak Testing on AbViser AutoValve IAP Monitoring Devices without Transducer confirmed the potential for a pinhole breach in the sterile barrier.

Identifiers

code_infoa) ABV 300: Lot Number 150924 b) ABV 301: Lot Numbers: 160937, 161023, 161128, 170120, 170514, 170732, 170801, 170829

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-2744-2018%22

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