FDA Recall Terminated

ev3 TurboHawk PERPHERAL PLAQUE EXCISION SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL USE, LARGE VESSEL XTENDED TIP FOR CALCIUM, Model THS-LX-C for peripheral vascular use.

Recall: Z-3022-2018 · Initiated August 10, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3022-2018
Event Number
80831
Firm
Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular
FEI Number
3004904811
Product Code
MCW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 10, 2018
Terminated
August 4, 2020
Address
9775 Toledo Way, Irvine, CA, 92618-1811

Description

ev3 TurboHawk PERPHERAL PLAQUE EXCISION SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL USE, LARGE VESSEL XTENDED TIP FOR CALCIUM, Model THS-LX-C for peripheral vascular use.

Reason

The Distal Flush Tool (DFT) accessories that were packaged in this lot number are not compatible with the TurboHawk LX-C catheter. This may result in the inability to remove excised material from the tip of the catheter.

Action

Medtronic began notifying the Consignees on 10-Aug-2018. Consignees were asked to quarantine and return affected product.

Distribution

Distribution to US states of KS, CA, FL, GA, AZ, MI, LA, TX, NE, KY, and China

Quantity

67 units