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 · 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