FDA Recall Terminated

Volcano PV .035 Catheter: Part number: 88901; Product Usage: The Volcano PV .035 is indicated for use in the evaluation of vascular morphology in blood vessels of the peripheral vasculature by providing a cross-sectional image of such vessels. The device is an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures and dimensional measurements from the image.

Recall: Z-1844-2015 · Initiated June 4, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1844-2015
Event Number
71537
Firm
Volcano Corporation
FEI Number
2939520
Product Code
OBJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
June 4, 2015
Posted
June 25, 2015
Terminated
October 27, 2015
Address
2870 Kilgore Rd, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670-6133

Description

Volcano PV .035 Catheter: Part number: 88901; Product Usage: The Volcano PV .035 is indicated for use in the evaluation of vascular morphology in blood vessels of the peripheral vasculature by providing a cross-sectional image of such vessels. The device is an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures and dimensional measurements from the image.

Reason

During a relabeling procedure at the manufacturing facility, the products were labeled with a shelf life in accordance with the date of the relabeling and not in accordance with the original shelf life date at the time of manufacture

Action

Volcano sent an Urgent Medical Device Recalls lettersdated June 4, 2015 via Federal Express to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine product inventory, quarantine the affected product, complete the attached Customer Return form, and contact Volcano Customer Service at 800-228-4728, option 4 to arrange for the return of any product in inventory.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution and one account in Canada.

Quantity

162 total devices (included both products)