FDA Recall Terminated

ev3 IntraCoil Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent, Sterile EO, Model REF VT-5-60-135, Lot 4401432, Use Before 2010-07. The IntraCoil is indicated for use in peripheral arteries in the leg in which balloon angioplasty has been applied. The IntaCoil stent is indicated for placement in flexing regions and a tortuous lesion.

Recall: Z-1815-2008 · Initiated April 2, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1815-2008
Event Number
48098
FEI Number
2183870
Product Code
NIP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
April 2, 2008
Posted
September 11, 2008
Terminated
December 10, 2011
Address
Ev3 Inc 4600 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55442-2890

Description

ev3 IntraCoil Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent, Sterile EO, Model REF VT-5-60-135, Lot 4401432, Use Before 2010-07. The IntraCoil is indicated for use in peripheral arteries in the leg in which balloon angioplasty has been applied. The IntaCoil stent is indicated for placement in flexing regions and a tortuous lesion.

Reason

Incorrect Label - an IntraCoil 5mm x 40 mm stent was labeled as a 5 mm x 60 mm stent (VT-5-40-135 was labeled as VT-5-60-135).

Action

ev3 representative retrieved from the consignnee the affected device on 4/4/08. A Device Reconcilliation Form was requested to be filled and returned with the product.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including states of CA and MO.

Quantity

3