FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Small Vessel, Catalog number THP-S. For use in peripheral vasculature.

Recall: Z-0695-2022 · Initiated February 4, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0695-2022
Event Number
89470
FEI Number
2183870
Product Code
MCW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
February 4, 2022
Posted
March 7, 2022
Terminated
October 2, 2024
Address
ev3 Inc. 4600 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55442-2890

Description

Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Small Vessel, Catalog number THP-S. For use in peripheral vasculature.

Reason

The device has similarities in design to another device that the firm recently issued a field correction on due to instances of tip detachment and embolization.

Action

The recalling firm began issuing the URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTICE dated February 2022 on 2/4/2022 via 2-day UPS delivery. The letter explained the issue and instructed the consignee to adhere to the existing IFU instructions and warnings and precautions listed in the letter to reduce the risk of guidewire prolapse. The Customer Instructions included the notice was to be shared with all who needed to be aware within the consignee's organization or to any other organization where the product has been transferred; to review the IFU included with the product prior to use, noting the warnings and precautions listed in the notice; and to complete the Customer Confirmation Form to acknowledge receipt of the notice and that the appropriate action has been taken. It was to be emailed to the recalling firm.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, and VA.

Quantity

245 devices