CLASS II Device recall · Reported 24 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula recalled by OriGen Biomedical

OriGen Biomedical is recalling Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Aug 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUDI: 00816203022059, lot N18687-1
Quantity recalled106

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-0102-2019
FDA event ID
81098
Recalling firm
OriGen Biomedical, Austin, TX
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Aug 2018
FDA classified
12 Oct 2018
Reported
24 Oct 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Sterility

Timeline

21 Aug 2018Recall initiated by company
12 Oct 2018Classified by FDA+52 days
24 Oct 2018Published in enforcement report+12 days

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

Reason for recall

The catheter failed the endotoxin testing.

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

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

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide in the states of NY, AR, MO, NC, GA, LA, CO, AL, MA, CA, MI, TX, OH, MD, FL, TN, SC, OR, AZ, UT, RI, SD, PA, NM, CT. Foreign (OUS): United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Thailand

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Questions about this recall

Is Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula recalled?

Yes. OriGen Biomedical recalled Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula on 21 Aug 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0102-2019.

Why was it recalled?

The catheter failed the endotoxin testing.

Which lots are affected?

UDI: 00816203022059, lot N18687-1

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide in the states of NY, AR, MO, NC, GA, LA, CO, AL, MA, CA, MI, TX, OH, MD, FL, TN, SC, OR, AZ, UT, RI, SD, PA, NM, CT. Foreign (OUS): United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Thailand

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

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