FDA Recall Terminated

Cardiogenesis Corporation - Cardiogenesis Transmyocardial Laser. The device is indicated for use in the treatment of patients with angina (Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class 4) refractory to medical treatment and secondary to objectively demonstrated coronary artery atherosclerosis and with a region of the myocardium with reversible ischemia not amenable to direct coronary revascularization.

Recall: Z-1993-2013 · Initiated May 1, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1993-2013
Event Number
66046
Firm
Cardiogenesis Corporation
FEI Number
3001451326
Product Code
MNO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 1, 2011
Posted
September 11, 2013
Terminated
September 15, 2014
Address
1655 Roberts Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144-3632

Description

Cardiogenesis Corporation - Cardiogenesis Transmyocardial Laser. The device is indicated for use in the treatment of patients with angina (Canadian Cardiovascular Society Class 4) refractory to medical treatment and secondary to objectively demonstrated coronary artery atherosclerosis and with a region of the myocardium with reversible ischemia not amenable to direct coronary revascularization.

Reason

Following acquisition of Cardiogenesis, we began receiving complaints of sparks, burns, or smoke incidents related to the handpieces.

Action

Cardiogenesis is responsible for the correction of all noncompliant products. CDRH understands that the corrective action plan (CAP), involving 2,437 Sologrip III handpieces and 61 PEARL 5.0 handpieces, consists of the following: 1. Notification to purchasers of the handpiece removal and replacement procedures, 2. Replace existing hospital inventory of handpieces with a redesigned handpiece CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions: 1. Notification of all distributors and purchasers will be successfully implemented, and 2. Corrections will be made at no cost to the purchasers by October 1, 2013. For further questions please call (949) 420-1800.

Distribution

US Distribution

Quantity

2498