FDA Recall Terminated

USE (Ebony) PTA .014" rapid exchange (RX) Peripheral Dilatation Catheter. Distributed by US Endovascular, St. Louis, MO.

Recall: Z-1362-2016 · Initiated February 11, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1362-2016
Event Number
73171
Firm
Us Endovascular
FEI Number
3010747597
Product Code
LIT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 11, 2016
Terminated
November 30, 2017
Address
1150 Milwaukee St, Saint Louis, MO, 63122-7336

Description

USE (Ebony) PTA .014" rapid exchange (RX) Peripheral Dilatation Catheter. Distributed by US Endovascular, St. Louis, MO.

Reason

Product may kink during use rendering the product unusable.

Action

NATEC Medical ltd.sent an Urgent Medical Device Advisory Notice dated March 18, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Warnings: This device should be used only by physicians who are experienced and have a thorough understanding of the clinical and technical aspects of angioplasty. What action do you need to take: 1. Always use a guiding catheter when contralateral access is needed. 2. Always insert cautiously the PTA catheter inside the guiding catheter, and if any resistance is felt, the cause should be determined via fluoroscopy. 3. For contralateral procedure, the USE014OTW has to be preferred to Ebony 014 Rx. NATEC Medical Ltd and our distributor US Endovascular are committed to keeping you and your healthcare professional informed of issues and solutions concerning our products and services. Should you have any questions regarding this or any other matter regarding your USE 014Rx PTA catheter, please do not hesitate to contact our distributor: US Endovascular at (314) 341-4930.

Distribution

US Distribution to the states of : AR, CA, FL, LA, MO, MI, MS, NY, TN, and TX.

Quantity

843 catheters