FDA Recall Terminated

Refinity Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.289; Catalog number 89800. Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) Rotational IVUS Catheter (REFINITY or REFINITY ST) is intended for the intravascular ultrasound examination of coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) catheters are designed for use as an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures.

Recall: Z-1775-2017 · Initiated March 29, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1775-2017
Event Number
76885
Firm
Volcano Corporation
FEI Number
2939520
Product Code
OBJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 29, 2017
Posted
April 10, 2017
Terminated
June 21, 2017
Address
2870 Kilgore Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670-6133

Description

Refinity Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.289; Catalog number 89800. Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) Rotational IVUS Catheter (REFINITY or REFINITY ST) is intended for the intravascular ultrasound examination of coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) catheters are designed for use as an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures.

Reason

High complaint rates of kinking near the junction of the proximal shaft to telescope section of the catheter. Kinking could result in disruption of normal clinical workflow or loss of imaging.

Action

Recall letters dated March 28, 2017 will be hand delivered by Volcano reps. Reps will also pick up any unused catheters for return and obtain a signed proof of delivery for both customer and Volcano Rep.

Distribution

Distribution to US and Japan

Quantity

718 total units