FDA Recall Terminated

TheraSphere Administration Set (Part Number K125914-034). TheraSphere is indicated for radiation treatment or as a neoadjuvant to surgery or transplantation in patients with unresectable Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) who can have placement of appropriately positioned hepatic arterial catheters. The device is also indicated for HCC patients with partial or branch portal vein thrombosis/occlusion.

Recall: Z-1325-2009 · Initiated February 24, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1325-2009
Event Number
51701
Firm
MDS Canada Inc. DBA MDS Nordion 447 March Road Ottawa Canada Ontario
FEI Number
3001092088
Product Code
NAW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
February 24, 2009
Posted
June 5, 2009
Terminated
June 8, 2009

Description

TheraSphere Administration Set (Part Number K125914-034). TheraSphere is indicated for radiation treatment or as a neoadjuvant to surgery or transplantation in patients with unresectable Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) who can have placement of appropriately positioned hepatic arterial catheters. The device is also indicated for HCC patients with partial or branch portal vein thrombosis/occlusion.

Reason

Instructions for the use of the pinch clamp that is an integral part of the TheraSphere Administration Set were not included with the distribution of the device.

Action

A User Bulletin (TS-2009-1) dated February 23, 2009 was issued to all TheraSphere user sites. The bulletin described the issue, affected units, and recommended actions for users. The bulletin instructed users on the proper use of the pinch clamp. MDS Nordion also updated the package insert with these instructions. For questions about the recall, customers in North America contact MDS Nordion Customer Service at 1-866-363-3330 and customers outside North America call 1-877-474-5999 and request Customer Service. Customers may also e-mail MDS Nordion at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US (states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, NC, RI, OH, OR, PA, WI) and country of Canada.

Quantity

26