FDA Recall Terminated

Perouse Flamingo, Model 0218TA and 0218TB intended for use during cardiovascular procedure to create, maintain and monitor pressure in the balloon catheter.

Recall: Z-2089-2014 · Initiated May 10, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2089-2014
Event Number
68795
Firm
Perouse Medical 135, Route Neuve Irigny France
FEI Number
3004160911
Product Code
MAV
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 10, 2012
Posted
July 22, 2014
Terminated
September 9, 2014

Description

Perouse Flamingo, Model 0218TA and 0218TB intended for use during cardiovascular procedure to create, maintain and monitor pressure in the balloon catheter.

Reason

Perouse Medical in France initiated a voluntary recall of certain batches of Perouse FLAMINGO Inflations Devices due to a potential water-tightness default. The potential default could cause an air entry when the plunger is positioned around 20 mL.

Action

Perouse Medical initiated this recall by sending an e-mail notification to consignees on May 10, 2012. A formal written recall notification letter was sent to consignees on May 16, 2012. The recall letter, written in English, on company's letterhead, dated May 16, 2012, titled "VOLUNTARY BATCH RECALL Of FLAMINGO Inflations Devices", notified the consignee of the following: product information with codes and batch codes, product description, description of the potential default, reason for the recall action, instructions to the consignee, contact information and assistance. Response form "INVENTORY FORM".

Distribution

US.

Quantity

2,496 units