Angiodynamics Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter Recall, 65 Units, Guidewire Defect
Summary
Angiodynamics Inc. is recalling 65 units (13 boxes) of its Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter (Headhunter configuration, catalog no. 10714040) due to a manufacturing defect in the catheter hub that may prevent an appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter. The firm initiated the recall on March 3, 2026, and FDA classified it as Class II.
“The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter (ID) of the catheter hub.”
What changed
Angiodynamics initiated a voluntary Class II recall of its Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter (Headhunter 4F x 100cm, catalog no. 10714040) after identifying that the affected devices contain a manufacturing defect in the catheter hub that may prevent an appropriately sized guidewire from passing through. FDA determined the root cause to be a nonconforming material or component. The recall covers lot A2725049 totaling 65 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and 23 other countries.
Healthcare facilities holding any units of this lot must immediately cease use, remove affected product from all inventory locations (labs, Central Supply, Shipping and Receiving), segregate and quarantine the devices in a secure location, and arrange return to Angiodynamics. Distributors must relay the recall notification to all sites and clinics that received the product. Facilities performing intravascular diagnostic procedures should verify whether any Soft-Vu Headhunter catheters in their inventory match the affected lot number.
What to do next
- Stop using the devices subject to this recall and share the notification to all users of the devices within your facility immediately
- Remove any affected items/lots from your inventory (whether in labs, Central Supply, Shipping and Receiving or ANY other location)
- Segregate this product in a secure location for return to AngioDynamics, Inc.
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Class 2 Device Recall Angiodynamics SoftVu
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| | Class 2 Device Recall Angiodynamics SoftVu | |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 03, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | April 17, 2026 |
| Recall Status | Open , Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1868-2026 |
| Recall Event ID | 98463 |
| 510(K)Number | K112452 K161596 K173762 |
| Product Classification | Catheter, intravascular, diagnostic - Product Code DQO |
| Product | Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Headhunter (1), Non-Braided; |
SOFT-VU HH1 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH;
Catalog No.: 10714040;
Product/UPN No.: H787107140405 (Box), H787107140400 (Pouch);
Box Quantity: 5 pouches; |
| Code Information | SOFT-VU HH1 4F X 100CM 038 NB 0SH;
Catalog No.: 10714040;
Product/UPN No.: H787107140405 (Box), H787107140400 (Pouch);
UDI-DI: 25051684008102(Box), 15051684008105(Pouch);
Lot No.: A2725049; |
| FEI Number | 1319211 |
| Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer | Angiodynamics, Inc.
603 Queensbury Ave
Queensbury NY 12804-7619 |
| For Additional Information Contact | Kasey Newcomb
978-333-1108 |
| Manufacturer Reason
for Recall | The affected devices contain a manufacturing defect which may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the inner diameter (ID) of the catheter hub. |
| FDA Determined
Cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | On March 3, 2026 URGENT VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers.
Actions to be taken:
IMMEDIATELY:
1. Stop using the devices subject to this recall and share the notification to all users of the deviceswithin your facility immediately.
2. Provide a copy of this recall notification to all sites or clinics to which you have distributed affectedproduct.
3. Remove any affected items/lots from your inventory (whether in labs, Central Supply, Shipping andReceiving or ANY other location).
4. Segregate this product in a secure location for return to AngioDynamics, Inc.
5. Package and Return the Recalled Product. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 65 units (13 boxes) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Chile, Curacao, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
| 1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes. | |
| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DQO |
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