FDA Recall Terminated

TRUFILL n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) Liquid Embolic System; Two 1 g tubes of n-BCA, one 10 mL vial of Ethiodized Oil and one 1 g vial of Tantalum Powder Product Code: 631-400; The TRUFILL n-BCA Liquid Embolic System is indicated for the embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) when pre-surgical devascularization is desired.

Recall: Z-0788-2014 · Initiated October 11, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0788-2014
Event Number
66493
Firm
Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
FEI Number
3002947440
Product Code
KGG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
October 11, 2013
Posted
January 23, 2014
Terminated
July 28, 2015
Address
325 Paramount Drive, Raynham, MA, 02767

Description

TRUFILL n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) Liquid Embolic System; Two 1 g tubes of n-BCA, one 10 mL vial of Ethiodized Oil and one 1 g vial of Tantalum Powder Product Code: 631-400; The TRUFILL n-BCA Liquid Embolic System is indicated for the embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) when pre-surgical devascularization is desired.

Reason

Incorrect instructions for use (IFU).

Action

The firm, CODMAN Neuro, sent a "Medical Device Correction Notice" letter dated October 21, 2013 to its consignees/customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions taken. The letter informed the consignees/customers of the incorrect statement in the IFU. The Corrected IFU was provided. Codman Neuro is in the process of updating the Instructions for Use to include the corrected information. Consignees/customers were instructed to complete and return the Correction Notice Acknowledgement Form and fax it to Codman Neuro at 508-977-6665. For additional information, please contact Codman Neuro representative at 1-866-491-0974.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico; and internationally to: Costa Rica and Russia.

Quantity

3,860