Vascular Solutions Recalls Dangerous Catheter

Vascular Solutions is conducting a Class 1 nationwide recall of its Langston dual lumen catheters, due to serious reports that the inner catheter of some Langston V2 Dual Lumen Catheters have separated from the device hub during use. This may require a procedure to retrieve the separated piece from the patient’s vascular system.

The Langston V2 Dual Lumen Pressure Monitoring Catheter is used to deliver dye (contrast medium) into a patient’s blood vessels during medical imaging tests (angiographic studies) that allow clinicians to see internal body structures. The device also measures pressure within the blood vessel.

According to the FDA’s website,  affected devices were manufactured from January 2014 to April 2014, and distributed from March 2014 to May 2014.

Class I recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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