FDA Recall Terminated

RX ACCULINK Carotid Stent System, 10x40 mm, Product Number: 1011344-40, Lot Number: 9081851. Indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization.

Recall: Z-0749-2010 · Initiated October 1, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0749-2010
Event Number
53607
Firm
Abbott Vascular-Cardiac Therapies dba Guidant Corporation
FEI Number
2024168
Product Code
NIM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
October 1, 2009
Posted
January 29, 2010
Terminated
September 27, 2011
Address
26531 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA, 92591-4630

Description

RX ACCULINK Carotid Stent System, 10x40 mm, Product Number: 1011344-40, Lot Number: 9081851. Indicated for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization.

Reason

The recall was initiated after Abbott Vascular discovered, through internal testing, that the affected lot may not meet our quality specifications for catheter shaft tensile strength.

Action

Abbott Vascular's Sales Representatives initiated customer contact with the identified consignees beginning October 1, 2009 . They provided the consignees with a recall letter with attached fax-back effectiveness check form. The recall letter instructed the consignees to work with their local account representative to review their inventory, complete the attached recall effectiveness check form and return identified products to Abbott Vascular. For further information, contact Abbott Vascular Customer Service at 1-800-227-9902.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

22 units