FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

VIA 27 Microcatheter, Part No. FG27-154-01, Model No. VIA-27-154-01 The VIA 27 is intended for the introduction of non-liquid interventional devices (such as stents/flow diverters) and infusion of diagnostic (such as contrast media) or therapeutic agents into the neuro, peripheral, and coronary vasculature. The catheter is inserted into the body through a small puncture made in the skin and into a blood vessel. The VIA 27 Microcatheter is contraindicated for use with liquid embolic materials, such as n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate or ethylene vinyl alcohol & DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide).

Recall: Z-0114-2017 · Reported November 2, 2016

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0114-2017
Event ID
75211
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Sequent Medical Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
November 2, 2016
Initiation Date
September 23, 2016
Classification Date
October 27, 2016
Termination Date
May 1, 2017
Address
11 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656-1460, United States

Description

VIA 27 Microcatheter, Part No. FG27-154-01, Model No. VIA-27-154-01 The VIA 27 is intended for the introduction of non-liquid interventional devices (such as stents/flow diverters) and infusion of diagnostic (such as contrast media) or therapeutic agents into the neuro, peripheral, and coronary vasculature. The catheter is inserted into the body through a small puncture made in the skin and into a blood vessel. The VIA 27 Microcatheter is contraindicated for use with liquid embolic materials, such as n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate or ethylene vinyl alcohol & DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide).

Reason

Sequent Medical is recalling the VIA 27 Microcatheter because it may not adequately re-sheath the interventional device into the catheter as designed.

Code Info

16031101, 16042901, 16051201, 15102107, 15102701, 15111201, 15112003, 16010403, 16011409, 16012901, 16040801, 16041501, 16052603, 16061701

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including NY, MN, FL, MO, MD, TN, NC, OH, CA, KS, TN, WV and Internationally to Czech Republic, Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Finland, Switzerland, Slovenia, Hungary, Northern Ireland, Turkey, and Denmark,

Quantity

618 units