FDA Recall Open, Classified

The D*Clot HD Rotational Thrombectomy System is a percutaneous catheter-based system available in 6 French. The disposable system consists of an outer sheath through which a rotatable radiopaque spiral shaft extends ending in an eccentric blunt distal tip. Once activated, the shaft rotates at approximately 10.000 RPMs to break thrombus into smaller particles, which can be simultaneously aspirated using a dedicated vacuum syringe. The catheter is a stand-alone system and is powered by a 4.5 VDC alkaline battery pack in the control unit.

Recall: Z-2213-2024 · Initiated May 1, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2213-2024
Event Number
94741
Firm
Mermaid Medical A/S Frydensbergvej 25 Stenlose Denmark
FEI Number
3007146453
Product Code
QEW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
May 1, 2024
Posted
June 26, 2024

Description

The D*Clot HD Rotational Thrombectomy System is a percutaneous catheter-based system available in 6 French. The disposable system consists of an outer sheath through which a rotatable radiopaque spiral shaft extends ending in an eccentric blunt distal tip. Once activated, the shaft rotates at approximately 10.000 RPMs to break thrombus into smaller particles, which can be simultaneously aspirated using a dedicated vacuum syringe. The catheter is a stand-alone system and is powered by a 4.5 VDC alkaline battery pack in the control unit.

Reason

Internal product testing failed bubble leak testing (ASTM F2096), which indicates the sterility barrier may not be fully intact.

Action

The consignees and distributors were sent out the notification via email on 05/01/2024. The letter instructs the consignees to: 1. Quarantine and Discontinue Use of Affected Product: Identify, segregate, and discontinue use of the affected product in your inventory. 2. Complete and Return the attached Response Form: Complete the attached Response Form and return to Mermaid Medical by May 10, 2024 via email or by post. 3. Distributors/ If You Further Distributed Affected Product: Forward this communication to any customers that were distributed affected product. Instruct any of your customers to complete the response form and return to Mermaid Medical. Once they complete and return the response form, Mermaid Medical will provide instructions on how to return or destroy any affected product remaining in their inventory.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, MO, CO, NC, TX, MA, GA, FL, IL, IN, MD, PA, VA, and the country of Chile.

Quantity

190 devices