FDA Recall Terminated

Novoste, Beta-Cath 3.5F System, New B-Rail 3.5F Delivery Catheter, with Indicator of Source Train (IST), Novoste Corporate, 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, Tel: +1770-717-0904, Fax: +1770-717-1283, 1-800-NOVOSTE (1-800-668-6783), www.novoste.com.

Recall: Z-0462-03 · Initiated January 25, 2002

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0462-03
Event Number
25139
Firm
Novoste Corporation
FEI Number
3000205626
Product Code
JAJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
January 25, 2002
Posted
January 30, 2003
Terminated
November 17, 2003
Address
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA, 30093

Description

Novoste, Beta-Cath 3.5F System, New B-Rail 3.5F Delivery Catheter, with Indicator of Source Train (IST), Novoste Corporate, 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Norcross, GA 30093, Tel: +1770-717-0904, Fax: +1770-717-1283, 1-800-NOVOSTE (1-800-668-6783), www.novoste.com.

Reason

Mislabeling. Source calibrated incorrectly, resultant dose rate lower than expected.

Action

Customers were notified via Advisory Letter followed up with a Recall Letter and Customer Informational Letter on/about January 24, 2002. Customers were advised to discontinue use of the product and return the affected product to Novoste Corp. to be recalibrated to obtain a correct calibration certificate.

Distribution

Nationwide. (AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA). No foreign or government accounts involved.

Quantity

50 units