FDA Recall Terminated

Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product Usage: The Fogarty adherent clot catheters are designed to effectively remove clot material in the peripheral vasculature. The catheters are indicated for the removal of emboli and thrombi from native arteries or synthetic grafts. The device are designed to facilitate clots too resistant to be removed by an elastomeric balloon. The device features a spiral-shaped, latex-covered stainless steel cable that assumes a corkscrew shape when retracted, greatly expanding the surface areas to entrap fibrous material. The device is 80 cm in length and is available in 4F-6F diameters.

Recall: Z-3077-2017 · Initiated July 6, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3077-2017
Event Number
77802
Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
FEI Number
2015691
Product Code
DXE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
July 6, 2017
Terminated
October 17, 2018
Address
1 Edwards Way, Irvine, CA, 92614-5688

Description

Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product Usage: The Fogarty adherent clot catheters are designed to effectively remove clot material in the peripheral vasculature. The catheters are indicated for the removal of emboli and thrombi from native arteries or synthetic grafts. The device are designed to facilitate clots too resistant to be removed by an elastomeric balloon. The device features a spiral-shaped, latex-covered stainless steel cable that assumes a corkscrew shape when retracted, greatly expanding the surface areas to entrap fibrous material. The device is 80 cm in length and is available in 4F-6F diameters.

Reason

The diameter of the Fogarty Catheter balloon, measures 6mm instead of 10mm.

Action

Recall notification letters were sent to affected customers on 7/6/2017. The recall notice included a response form and instructed consignee to return any unused devices..

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide GB, NL, DE, IT, FR, BE, ES, NO, CZ, BG, SE, AT, CH, PL, RU, FI

Quantity

200 units