FDA Recall Terminated

Diamondback 360, CSI ViperWire Orbital Atherectomy Guide Wire, REF: GW14335FRM. Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. Manufactured for Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55112, USA. The ViperWire atherectomy guide wire has a shaft diameter of 0.014" and is constructed of stainless steel with a smooth finish and is silicone coated. The spring tip configuration is atraumatic, radiopaque, and can be bent to form a steerable system.

Recall: Z-1250-2009 · Initiated March 16, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1250-2009
Event Number
51499
Firm
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
3004742232
Product Code
MCW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Incorrect or no expiration date
Initiated
March 16, 2009
Posted
April 17, 2009
Terminated
April 20, 2012
Address
651 Campus Dr, Arden Hills, MN, 55112-3495

Description

Diamondback 360, CSI ViperWire Orbital Atherectomy Guide Wire, REF: GW14335FRM. Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. Manufactured for Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55112, USA. The ViperWire atherectomy guide wire has a shaft diameter of 0.014" and is constructed of stainless steel with a smooth finish and is silicone coated. The spring tip configuration is atraumatic, radiopaque, and can be bent to form a steerable system.

Reason

CSI is recalling 10 devices due to a mislabeling of the shelf life as shown on the device labeling. The labeling shown on the affected devices represents a 24 month shelf life rather than a 6 month shelf life that should have been indicated.

Action

Customer letters were FedEx'd to CSI Sales Professionals on 03/16/2009, who delivered the letters and helped coordinate the removals of affected product. The letter identified the product, provided a description of the issue and provided instructions to immediately remove from use and return the affected guidewires to CSI. A Customer Acknowledgement Form was asked to be completed and returned with the devices.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

10 devices