AngioDynamics Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter Recall - Guidewire Passage Defect
Summary
FDA Class II recall initiated March 3, 2026 for AngioDynamics Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheters (Catalog No. 10714001) due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent the appropriately sized guidewire from passing through the catheter hub inner diameter. The recall affects 1550 units across five lots distributed worldwide including the US, Canada, European countries, and others. Urgent voluntary recall letters were sent to customers instructing immediate cessation of use and product return.
“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 Class II voluntary medical device recall for its Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheters on March 3, 2026, after identifying a manufacturing defect in the catheter hub inner diameter that may prevent guidewire passage. FDA determined the cause is nonconforming material or component. Five lot numbers are affected: A2425078, A3325036, A3525030, A3525031, and A3725102, totaling 1550 units distributed worldwide.
Healthcare facilities and distributors holding these catheters should immediately cease use, segregate affected inventory, and arrange return to AngioDynamics. The recall applies to any facility using these catheters in interventional radiology or vascular procedures where guidewire passage through the catheter hub is required. Facilities should also notify all clinical staff and satellite locations that received the affected product.
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.
- Provide a copy of this recall notification to all sites or clinics to which you have distributed affected product.
- 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.
- Package and Return the Recalled Product.
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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-1858-2026 |
| Recall Event ID | 98463 |
| 510(K)Number | K112452 K161596 K173762 |
| Product Classification | Catheter, intravascular, diagnostic - Product Code DQO |
| Product | Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter, Omni Flush, Non-Braided; |
SOFT-VU OF 4F X 65CM 038 NB 6SH;
Catalog No.: 10714001;
Product/UPN No.: H787107140015 (Box), H787107140010 (Pouch);
Box Quantity: 10 pouches; |
| Code Information | SOFT-VU OF 4F X 65CM 038 NB 6SH;
Catalog No.: 10714001;
Product/UPN No.: H787107140015 (Box), H787107140010 (Pouch);
UDI-DI: 25051684007778(Box), 15051684007771(Pouch);
Lot No.: A2425078, A3325036, A3525030, A3525031, A3725102; |
| 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 | 1550 units (155 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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