FDA Recall
Terminated
ThromCat Thrombectomy Catheter System. 7F 2.5 -7.0 mm 150 cm. Catalogue number 63000-01. It is a single-use, disposable device that is used to perform percutaneous maceration and removal of thrombus and restoration of blood flow.
Recall: Z-0597-2007
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Initiated February 7, 2007
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0597-2007
- Event Number
- 37393
- Firm
- Kensey Nash Corp
- FEI Number
- 1000307073
- Product Code
- MCW
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Other
- Initiated
- February 7, 2007
- Posted
- March 8, 2007
- Terminated
- June 12, 2007
- Address
- 735 Pennsylvania Dr, Exton, PA, 19341-1130
Description
ThromCat Thrombectomy Catheter System. 7F 2.5 -7.0 mm 150 cm. Catalogue number 63000-01. It is a single-use, disposable device that is used to perform percutaneous maceration and removal of thrombus and restoration of blood flow.
Reason
Face seal may wear excessively and cause particulate matter.
Action
On 2/7/07, a voice mail message was sent to all KNC Sales Representatives instructing them to contact affected accounts immediately. On 2/9/07, recall notices were faxed to all affected accounts that had affected product. The recall notices instructed hospitals to quarantine the affected lots and to contact their KNC Sales Representative to arrange for retrieval of the product.
Distribution
Nationwide.
Quantity
165 units