FDA Recall Terminated

CORDIS S.M.A.R.T. Control" Nitinol Stent System Model Number(s): C10040SL, Manufactured in Mexico. Indicated for improving luminal diameter in patients with symptomatic atherosclerotic disease.

Recall: Z-1556-2008 · Initiated March 10, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1556-2008
Event Number
47347
Firm
Cordis Corporation
FEI Number
1016427
Product Code
NIO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
March 10, 2008
Posted
July 31, 2008
Terminated
October 1, 2009
Address
14201 NW 60th Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL, 33014

Description

CORDIS S.M.A.R.T. Control" Nitinol Stent System Model Number(s): C10040SL, Manufactured in Mexico. Indicated for improving luminal diameter in patients with symptomatic atherosclerotic disease.

Reason

Data transcription error. The 10 affected lots of Catalog Number C10040SL were manufactured with a prior version of the guidewire lumen material, which is not validated with the current manufacturing process. This condition may result in a separation of the device. If a separation was to occur, and the separated fragment of lumen material was not retrieved on the guidewire, blockage of the vessel

Action

A letter (RE: Medical Device Recall) dated March 11, 2008, and Acknowledgement Form was sent overnight to the following 6 individuals in each account: Dir. Cardiac Cath Lab, Dir. Radiology Services, Dir. Vascular Services, Risk Manager, Materials Dir., Hospital Administrator; requesting that the affected product be set aside, and that the form be reviewed, signed, and faxed back to Cordis. Affected product is to be either returned or the local sales rep should the contacted to facilitate the return of the affected product. All product will be replaced. Customer Service can be contacted if there are additional questions relative to product return, replacement, or availability.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Japan and Canada.

Quantity

398 units