FDAClass IIFebruary 17, 2021

B5-2q Balloon Catheter recall: Sterility Concern

B5-2Q BALLOON CATHETER, Model No. B5-2Q - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to inject contrast medium or other medical fluid into the bile duct…

Why was B5-2q Balloon Catheter recalled?

Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

01K, 03K, 04K, 06K, 07K, 08K, 09K, 0XK, 98K, 99K, 9XK, 9YK, 9ZK

Product
B5-2Q BALLOON CATHETER, Model No. B5-2Q - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to inject contrast medium or other medical fluid into the bile duct…
Recalling firm
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
Quantity
7,400,000 (global); 260,395 (US)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Recall date
February 17, 2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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