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Express Mini 500 Dry Seal Chest Drain, Part Number 16400

FDA Device Recall #Z-1303-2023 — Class II — March 1, 2023

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1303-2023
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated March 1, 2023
Status Ongoing
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Atrium Medical Corporation
Location Merrimack, NH
Product Type Devices
Quantity 8184 cases of 6

Product Description

Express Mini 500 Dry Seal Chest Drain, Part Number 16400

Reason for Recall

The Instructions for Use (IFU) for the Pneumostat Chest Drain Valve and the Express Mini 500 Dry Seal Chest Drains do not provide sufficient precaution against draining the device for continued use. Additionally, the IFUs do not provide sufficient precaution or warning against the use of the device outside the healthcare setting.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, South Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand.

Lot / Code Information

UDI-DI: 00650862164008; All lots manufactured 3 years prior to correction initiation: Lot Numbers: 477059 478375 481999 483536 484044 485782 486195 477059 478375 481105 485782 449700 450921 451436 460632 463584 463585 464668 472965 472969 473749 477059 445024 448992 449700 449990 450921 450922 451436 452010 452011 452574 453402 460620 460621 460629 460630 460631 460632 460633 460787 461043 461333 461336 461337 461821 461822 461823 461824 461940 462215 462487 462489 463584 463585 464101 464102 464667 464668 465132 465138 465516 465517 465667 465668 472838 472965 472966 472969 473749 475492 477059 477985 475492 477059 478375 481105 481998 482573 485782 486195 486195 474692 475492 477059 478375 480643 481104 481105 481998 481999 482001 482572 482573 483028 483536 484044 485782 486195 487568 487569 487570 488316 489338 489879 489880 490140 486195 487570 490140 472838 472965 472966 472968 472969 473221 473749 474692 475491 475492 477059 477926 477983 477984 477985 478374 479256 479870 480216 480217 480641 480642 480643

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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