Medical Device Safety and Recalls: Vascular Solutions Langston V2 Dual Lumen Catheters (Models 5540 and 5550) - Inner Catheter May Separate During Use and Cause Injury

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Title: Medical Device Safety and Recalls: Vascular Solutions Langston V2 Dual Lumen Catheters (Models 5540 and 5550) - Inner Catheter May Separate During Use and Cause Injury

The FDA has issued a recall for Vascular Solutions Langston V2 Dual Lumen Catheters (Models 5540 and 5550).  Vascular Solutions received 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. There are no reported patient injuries.  The use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.  For more information, please see: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm404054.htm

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