FDA Recall Terminated

Bridge Occlusion Balloon. Model: 590-001 Temporary vessel occlusion of the superior vena cava in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage. Any use for procedures other than those indicated in the instructions is not recommended.

Recall: Z-0663-2017 · Initiated October 31, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0663-2017
Event Number
75617
Firm
Spectranetics Corporation
FEI Number
3007284006
Product Code
MJN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
October 31, 2016
Posted
November 28, 2016
Terminated
April 18, 2017
Address
9965 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921-3617

Description

Bridge Occlusion Balloon. Model: 590-001 Temporary vessel occlusion of the superior vena cava in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage. Any use for procedures other than those indicated in the instructions is not recommended.

Reason

Spectranetics Corporation announces a voluntary field action for the Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheter, ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheter, and Bridge Occlusion Balloon due to potentially compromised integrity of the outer sterile packaging.

Action

Spectranectics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 31, 2016, to all affected consignees. Consignees were instructed to discontinue use of the potentially impacted lots and return the product for replacement. Consignees were also instructed to complete the attached Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to facilitate the product return of any remaining product in inventory. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-231-0978, Option 2. For questions regarding this recall call 719-651-8517.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and PR) Internationally to Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Taiwan, Thailand.

Quantity

873 units