FDA Recall Terminated

AngioScore, Inc. AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform, 90 cm, 6.0mm x 20 mm balloon size, Part (REF) number: 2092-6020.

Recall: Z-0841-2011 · Initiated November 16, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0841-2011
Event Number
57271
Firm
AngioScore Inc.
FEI Number
3005462046
Product Code
DQY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 16, 2010
Posted
January 4, 2011
Terminated
October 4, 2011
Address
5055 Brandin Ct, Fremont, CA, 94538-3140

Description

AngioScore, Inc. AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform, 90 cm, 6.0mm x 20 mm balloon size, Part (REF) number: 2092-6020.

Reason

Reports of distal bond failure which has resulted in peeling of the bond and/or detachment of the distal end of the scoring element. May result in vessel injury or embolism.

Action

Medical Device Recall notifications were sent to all domestic consignees on Nov 16, 2010 by overnight mail. Foreign distributors, other than Japan, were sent recall letters by e-mail or international overnight delivery on November 16, 2010. The Japanese distributor received notification and notified their customers on November 10, 2010.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA, China, Finland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, United Kingdom

Quantity

17682 units, all sizes and lots