FDA Recall Terminated

Brand Name: RX Accunet Embolic Protection System Common Name: RX Accunet EPS. Part Numbers: 101649-45, 1011649-55, 1011649-65, 1011649-75, 1011650-55, 1011650-65, 1011651-45, 1011651-55. The RX Accunet EPS is indicated for use as a guide wire and embolic protection system.

Recall: Z-0757-2013 · Initiated November 30, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0757-2013
Event Number
60906
Firm
Abbott Vascular
FEI Number
2024168
Product Code
NTE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
November 30, 2011
Posted
January 31, 2013
Terminated
January 31, 2013
Address
26531 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA, 92591-4630

Description

Brand Name: RX Accunet Embolic Protection System Common Name: RX Accunet EPS. Part Numbers: 101649-45, 1011649-55, 1011649-65, 1011649-75, 1011650-55, 1011650-65, 1011651-45, 1011651-55. The RX Accunet EPS is indicated for use as a guide wire and embolic protection system.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Abbot Vascular has discovered that the identified lots of the RX Accunet Embolic Protection System may exhibit difficult removal of the peel away sheath due to higher than normal wall thickness.

Action

Abbott Vascular sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 30, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed to work with their local account representative to review their inventory, complete the attached Field Action Reconciliation/ Effectiveness Check Form and return any unused identified products to Abbott Vascular.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Taiwan, and South Africa.

Quantity

1253 units (962 units in the US & Puerto Rico)