FDA: Vascular Solutions recalls Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheters

Editor's Note

The Food and Drug Administration on October 5 announced the recall by Vascular Solutions, Inc, (Minneapolis, Minnesota) of its Twin-Pass Dual Access Catheters used in catheterization procedures.

The catheters have been recalled because of the potential for excess manufacturing material to remain at the tip of the catheter or in the distal portion of the rapid exchange lumen.

The excess material may separate from the catheter during use and pose a risk of embolism, which could result in serious injury or death. 

Excess material may separate from the catheter during use and pose a potential risk of embolism, which could result in serious injury or death.