CLASS II Device recall · Reported 1 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ocean Blood Recovery Drains as follows recalled by Atrium Medical

Atrium Medical is recalling Ocean Blood Recovery Drains as follows: 2050-000 Ocean Blood Recovery drain with in-line, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 29 Nov 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll Lot Numbers With Expiration Date Prior To October 2019
Quantity recalled964,463 cases (US) 521,975 cases (OUS) in total

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1082-2017
FDA event ID
75599
Recalling firm
Atrium Medical, Hudson, NH
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
29 Nov 2016
FDA classified
24 Jan 2017
Reported
1 Feb 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Sterility

Timeline

29 Nov 2016Recall initiated by company
24 Jan 2017Classified by FDA+56 days
1 Feb 2017Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Outer Packaging is not sterile

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

Atrium Medical Ocean Blood Recovery Drains as follows: 2050-000 Ocean Blood Recovery drain with in-line connector and suction control stopcock 2050-300 Ocean Blood Recovery drain with suction control stopcock, no in-line connector 2052-000 Ocean Double Blood Recovery drain with in-line connector and suction control stopcock - 2 patient lines connected by one Y connector 2052-300 Ocean Double Blood Recovery drain with suction control stopcock, no in-line connector - 2 patient lines connected by one Y connector Product Usage: To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum.  To help re-establish lung expansion and restore breathing dynamics.  To facilitate postoperative collection and reinfusion of autologous blood from the patient s pleural cavity or mediastinal area.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, and Venezuela,

Nationwide Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Outer Packaging is not sterile

Which lots are affected?

All Lot Numbers With Expiration Date Prior To October 2019

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, and Venezuela,

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

9 other products · FDA event 75599

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 400 Series Express Drains as follows recalled by Atrium Medical.

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